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Anonymous Posted 4 years ago
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He's being a very good stepdad to
Man: Are you sure it's a good idea that he's moving in with you?
Ex-wife: Yeah. I've known him for a long time now, and I'm very happy with him. And he's being a very good stepdad to your kids, so I don't see why he shouldn't.
Is the bold-face part completely natural (particularly with 'being') in this context? Thanks.
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anonymous Is the bold-face part completely natural (particularly with 'being') in this context? Not to worry. It's fine.
- anonymous Is the bold-face part completely natural (particularly with 'being') in this context?
- Not to worry.
- It's fine.
- "is being" connotes habitual behavior here, so it makes sense in the given context.
- By the way, it can also connote a temporary behavior, actually.
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anonymousIs the bold-face part completely natural (particularly with 'being') in this context?
Not to worry. It's fine.
"is being" connotes habitual behavior here, so it makes sense in the given context.
By the way, it can also connote a temporary behavior, actually. (He's being stubborn.)
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