Shouldn't lift or shouldn't be lifting?
Which of the following sentences is correct?
1) She shouldn't lift those if she's expecting.
2) She shouldn't be lifting those boxes if she's expecting.
If both are possible, do they mean the same thing?
If not, when should I use each of them?
Thank you
Top answer
In many contexts, either can be used. However, if she is doing (in the middle of) the lifting, then #2 can be used to emphasize the immediacy of the situation. Also, for example, consider two people discussing some kind of physical test.
- In many contexts, either can be used.
- However, if she is doing (in the middle of) the lifting, then #2 can be used to emphasize the immediacy of the situation.
- Also, for example, consider two people discussing some kind of physical test.
- A: In stage three, she will have to take those five boxes into the storage area on the second floor.
- B: She shouldn't lift those boxes if she's expecting.
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In many contexts, either can be used. However, if she is doing (in the middle of) the lifting, then #2 can be used to emphasize the immediacy of the situation.
Also, for example, consider two people discussing some kind of physical test.
A: In stage three, she will have to take those five boxes into the storage area on the second floor.
B: She shouldn't lift th
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