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Jigneshbharati Posted 8 years ago
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We live vs we are living
We live in the times of apathy and desolation.
https://m.rediff.com/movies/review/review-october-is-a-wonder/20180413.htm
Please explain the use of simple present "we live..." in the context.
Should it not be present progressive for the current trend?
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Jigneshbharati We live in the times of apathy and desolation. In my opinion this would be better if 'the' were omitted. Jigneshbharati Should it not be present progressive for the current trend?
- Jigneshbharati We live in the times of apathy and desolation.
- In my opinion this would be better if 'the' were omitted.
- Jigneshbharati Should it not be present progressive for the current trend?
- No.
- Not necessarily.
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JigneshbharatiWe live inthetimes of apathy and desolation.
In my opinion this would be better if 'the' were omitted.
JigneshbharatiShould it not be present progressive for the current trend?
No. Not necessarily. The author apparently does not wish to focus on the details of everyday living, but on th
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