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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Focus on / be focusing on

We should focus on it. VS. We should be focusing on it.

Is there a nuance between them? Thank you so much in advance.
  

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The second indicates that 'it' is happening now or that the speaker is more concerned about his opinion. The first indicates less emotional involvement, or it could indicate the 'it' is a future event.

  • The second indicates that 'it' is happening now or that the speaker is more concerned about his opinion.
  • The first indicates less emotional involvement, or it could indicate the 'it' is a future event.
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The second indicates that 'it' is happening now or that the speaker is more concerned about his opinion. The first indicates less emotional involvement, or it could indicate the 'it' is a future event.

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