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Anonymous Posted 20 years ago
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"Who" and continuous tenses

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0Hi John,02br 02br 01font 00I am unsure if one can use "who" followed by a continuous tense. 02font 02br 02br 01font 00In your examples, 'smiled' is fine. I'd prefer 'was carrying' as the best way of expressing your meaning.

— Clive

  • 0Hi John,02br 02br 01font 00I am unsure if one can use "who" followed by a continuous tense.
  • 02font 02br 02br 01font 00In your examples, 'smiled' is fine.
  • I'd prefer 'was carrying' as the best way of expressing your meaning.
  • 02font 02br 02br 01font 00Best wishes, Clive02font 010id1
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