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S.P.I. Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Is this correct?

  • You seem to be enjoying playing this game far more than you should be.
This sounds wrong. Something about the -ing inflection of back to back verbs seems out of place. Could someone verify and correct the sentance if applicable?

Thanks in advance.

Edit: Upon reading it again, I believe the sentence is grammatically correct. But I would still appreciate a second opinion.
  

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The grammar is fine; it is simply that the two -ing forms create a momentary confusion, and we recognize an awkwardness of style. '

— Mister Micawber

  • The grammar is fine; it is simply that the two -ing forms create a momentary confusion, and we recognize an awkwardness of style.
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The grammar is fine; it is simply that the two -ing forms create a momentary confusion, and we recognize an awkwardness of style. 'You seem to enjoy the game...'
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S.P.I.You seem to be enjoying playing this game far more than you should be.This sounds wrong. Something about the -ing inflection of back to back verbs seems out of place. No, that's not a problem. Could someone verify and correct the sentence if applicable? Thanks in advance.Edit: Upon reading it again, I believe the sentence is grammatically correct. But I would
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S.P.I.You seem to be enjoying playing this game far more than you should be. I would probably say this when you are playing the game.

You seem to enjoy (playing) this game......' I would probably say this when you are not playing the game.

But I wouldn't want to overemphasize the difference.
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