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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
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Now every 170,000 sq. km of rain forest IS DESTROYED / IS BEING DESTROYED

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Now every 170,000 sq. km of rain forest IS DESTROYED / IS BEING DESTROYED.

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There seems to be a word missing, but both verb phrases are OK: Now every year , 170,000 sq. km of rain forest IS DESTROYED / IS BEING DESTROYED. The 2nd is probably the most appropriate; it shows slightly more concern about the situation.

— Mister Micawber

  • There seems to be a word missing, but both verb phrases are OK: Now every year , 170,000 sq.
  • km of rain forest IS DESTROYED / IS BEING DESTROYED.
  • The 2nd is probably the most appropriate; it shows slightly more concern about the situation.
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There seems to be a word missing, but both verb phrases are OK:

Now every year, 170,000 sq. km of rain forest IS DESTROYED / IS BEING DESTROYED.

The 2nd is probably the most appropriate; it shows slightly more concern about the situation.
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You're right. Thank you for explanation!
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