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Anonymous Posted 21 years ago
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Looking for opinions on "What does he want us to be doing?", and similar.
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"What does he want us to be doing?"
"What does he want us to be doing?"
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Hi, It's correct, but only in an unusual context. ' Best wishes, Clive
- Hi, It's correct, but only in an unusual context.
- ' Best wishes, Clive
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Hi,
It's correct, but only in an unusual context. Much more common is 'What does he want us to do?'
Best wishes, Clive
It's correct, but only in an unusual context. Much more common is 'What does he want us to do?'
Best wishes, Clive
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If so, how do I talk about an action that someone needs to be in progress when another action happens?
Note the difference:
"What does he want us to be doing at the time she arrives?" (action begins before the woman arrives and is in progress at the time of her arrival)
"What does he want us to do at the time she arrives?" (action can begin at the same time, or just afte
Note the difference:
"What does he want us to be doing at the time she arrives?" (action begins before the woman arrives and is in progress at the time of her arrival)
"What does he want us to do at the time she arrives?" (action can begin at the same time, or just afte
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Hi again,
If so, how do I talk about an action that someone needs to be in progress when another action happens?
"What does he want us to be doing at the time she arrives?" (action begins before the woman arrives and is in progress at the time of her arrival) This is correct. I just meant that this sentence is not somethin
If so, how do I talk about an action that someone needs to be in progress when another action happens?
"What does he want us to be doing at the time she arrives?" (action begins before the woman arrives and is in progress at the time of her arrival) This is correct. I just meant that this sentence is not somethin
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CliveHi again,
If so, how do I talk about an action that someone needs to be in progress when another action happens?
"What does he want us to be doing at the time she arrives?" (action begins before the woman arrives and is in progress at the time of her arrival) This is correct. I just meant tha
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Hi,
<<How would you talk about an action that someone needs to be in progress when another action happens?>>
Like I said, your words are basically fine.
As another example, I might say to my class: I'm going to the office now to meet the school inspector. When I come through the door with her, I want you a
<<How would you talk about an action that someone needs to be in progress when another action happens?>>
Like I said, your words are basically fine.
As another example, I might say to my class: I'm going to the office now to meet the school inspector. When I come through the door with her, I want you a
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