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Yiduo Posted 15 years ago
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Emotion: smileHello!

He could do nothing except watching TV.

He could do noting except watch TV.

For the above expressions,which one is correct. Many people choose the first one, but I think both of them are ok.Could you help me?

Thank you!
  

Top answer

He could do nothing except watch TV. Simple present "watch" is used for facts and preferences. Progressive "watching" is used for actions in progress.

  • He could do nothing except watch TV.
  • Simple present "watch" is used for facts and preferences.
  • Progressive "watching" is used for actions in progress.
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He could do nothing except watch TV.

Simple present "watch" is used for facts and preferences.

Progressive "watching" is used for actions in progress.
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Emotion: smileThank you very much

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