0
Jigneshbharati Posted 7 years ago
Grammar
Is proving to be true
What is a thesis statement?
An arguable opinion; the statement that an essay is proving to be true; a theory.
I saw the above on YouTube.
Please explain the use of the present continuous "is proving to be true" vs "proves to be true".
Is there any grammar rule in the above that warrants the infinitive "to be true"?
An arguable opinion; the statement that an essay is proving to be true; a theory.
I saw the above on YouTube.
Please explain the use of the present continuous "is proving to be true" vs "proves to be true".
Is there any grammar rule in the above that warrants the infinitive "to be true"?
Top answer
"proves to be true" implies that the proof is successfully completed in the essay. "is proving" is more like "proof in progress", and doesn't state as clearly or definitely that the proof is accepted to be valid.
- "proves to be true" implies that the proof is successfully completed in the essay.
- "is proving" is more like "proof in progress", and doesn't state as clearly or definitely that the proof is accepted to be valid.
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
1 Answers
0
"proves to be true" implies that the proof is successfully completed in the essay. "is proving" is more like "proof in progress", and doesn't state as clearly or definitely that the proof is accepted to be valid.
0
Related Questions