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Jesusengland Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

The book lay on the table/ The book was lying on the table.

Hello.

What is the difference in meaning between these sentences?

- The book lay on the table.
- The book was lying on the table.
- The book was on the table.

Thanks.
  

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No difference in meaning. People have different preferences and that's why not everybody uses exactly the same words. CB

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No difference in meaning. People have different preferences and that's why not everybody uses exactly the same words.

CB
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I would be grateful if anyone could help me about the difference between these sentences.

Thanks.
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JesusenglandWhat is the difference in meaning between these sentences?

- The book lay on the table.
- The book was lying on the table.
- The book was on the table.
It's not that they have a very different meaning, but that they might be used in different situations. Som
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Excellent clarification CalifJim. Simply PERFECT Emotion: smile
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The book _ on the table for weeks

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