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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
try/trying to criticize
The example is:
Why __ you ____(try) to criticize me all the time? What have I ever done to you?
Is "Why do you try to criticize me all the time?" correct or should it be "Why are you trying to criticize me all the time?"?
Why __ you ____(try) to criticize me all the time? What have I ever done to you?
Is "Why do you try to criticize me all the time?" correct or should it be "Why are you trying to criticize me all the time?"?
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Why do you always try to.... would be correct, but "all the time" makes it redundant. Your analysis is correct, so you can use either one.
- Why do you always try to....
- would be correct, but "all the time" makes it redundant.
- Your analysis is correct, so you can use either one.
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Why do you always try to.... would be correct, but "all the time" makes it redundant. Your analysis is correct, so you can use either one.
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Remember that sentences in the present continuous tense used with "always" are commonly used to criticize someone.
1) He is always complaining.
2) That guy is always eating.
etc.
1) He is always complaining.
2) That guy is always eating.
etc.
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