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MyShirley Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

what is the difference?

E.g.: I should wear glasses.

E.g.: I should be wearing glasses.

What is the difference between these two sentences?

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The difference is the same as the difference between the simple present and the progressive tense in almost any context. The simple present tense is used to express the present state of affairs where "present" means over a fairly long period of time including the present. It is used to express states and habits and generalities .

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  • The difference is the same as the difference between the simple present and the progressive tense in almost any context.
  • The simple present tense is used to express the present state of affairs where "present" means over a fairly long period of time including the present.
  • It is used to express states and habits and generalities .
  • The progressive form is used to express the present state of affairs where "present" means happening right now, at this very instant.
  • It is used to express specific on-going actions and activities.
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The difference is the same as the difference between the simple present and the progressive tense in almost any context.

The simple present tense is used to express the present state of affairs where "present" means over a fairly long period of time including the present. It is used to express states and habits and generalities.

The progressive form is used to exp
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