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Dmitriy Puhov Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

If the bottle isn't opening vs doesn't open?

Hello,

I'm writing a troubleshooting article for a new product.

Would it be more appropriate to say: "if the bottle isn't opening" or "if the bottle doesn't open"?

I understand they have a slightly different meaning, but I would like to know which one would sound more natural. I'm in the U.S. if that makes any difference.

Thank you in advance!

  

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I would say, "If the bottle doesn't open, ..."

Alternatively, you might say, "If you have difficulty opening the bottle, ..."

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