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Sb70012 Posted 10 years ago
Grammar
The number of internet users grows/is growing each year.
The number of internet users grows each year.
The number of internet users is growing each year.
Hi,
Do they have the same meaning? I think the might have a subtle difference in meaning.
Thank you.
The number of internet users is growing each year.
Hi,
Do they have the same meaning? I think the might have a subtle difference in meaning.
Thank you.
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sb70012 I think the y might have a subtle difference in meaning. "is growing" is the usual way to say it. It makes the growth seem more active and on-going.
- sb70012 I think the y might have a subtle difference in meaning.
- "is growing" is the usual way to say it.
- It makes the growth seem more active and on-going.
- CJ
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sb70012I think they might have a subtle difference in meaning."is growing" is the usual way to say it. It makes the growth seem more active and on-going.
CJ
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The number of internet users ….. each year.
a) are growing
b) grow
c) is growing (Answer Key)
d) grows
Source: school exam
In WR forum one told me that "grows" is also correct. Don't you agree with him/her?
a) are growing
b) grow
c) is growing (Answer Key)
d) grows
Source: school exam
In WR forum one told me that "grows" is also correct. Don't you agree with him/her?
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sb70012In WR forum one told me that "grows" is also correct. Don't you agree with him/her?I do agree.
CJ
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