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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Water boiling

Hi, could you please tell me which of the following sentences is correct? Or are they both possible?

The water boiled for two minutes.

The water was boiling for two minutes.
  

Top answer

Both are certainly possible.

— Mister Micawber

  • Both are certainly possible.
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