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Whatchadoin Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Make/making

You're making me feel sad.
You make me feel sad.

I make no sense.
I'm not making sense.

Are the sentences with the -ing forms correct?


Also,


I'm wondering.

I wonder.


I look forward.

I'm looking forward.


Are there any differences between these? Thanks.



  

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whatchadoin Are the sentences with the -ing forms correct? Yes. whatchadoin re there any differences between these?

— Mister Micawber

  • whatchadoin Are the sentences with the -ing forms correct?
  • Yes.
  • whatchadoin re there any differences between these?
  • The -ing form, by focussing on the durational aspect of the action, exudes a bit more emotion: enthusiasm, friendliness, etc.
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whatchadoinAre the sentences with the -ing forms correct?
Yes.
whatchadoinre there any differences between these?
The -ing form, by focussing on the durational aspect of the action, exudes a bit more emotion: enthusiasm, friendliness, etc.
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One is simple present while other is present continuous.

ing always denotes continuous sense and it always says something is occurring or happening ( may it be emotions, works, behaviors etc )

On the other hand " you make me feel sad", " I make no sense " are kind of generalized sentences which gives a feel that " you often make me feel sad "

I hope it helps.
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Mister MicawberThe -ing form, by focussing on the durational aspect of the action, exudes a bit more emotion: enthusiasm, friendliness, etc.
Can I say "I'm going to the gym every day." and "I go to the gym every day." with the same passion and enthusiasm?
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I don't know. Give it a try: record your voice here and I'll check your emotional commitment to the utterances.
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I was thinking about writing.
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Then no. I have already explained the difference in the written verb forms.
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