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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
will/will be
which is correct and why? If both are correct, what is the difference? Thanks!
1. I will pass your shop this afternoon.
2. I will be passing your shop this afternoon.
1. I will pass your shop this afternoon.
2. I will be passing your shop this afternoon.
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Both are correct. No big difference. #1 sounds more definite, more purposeful, almost as if you are stating your plan.
- Both are correct.
- No big difference.
- #1 sounds more definite, more purposeful, almost as if you are stating your plan.
- #2 sounds more casual; less planned, almost as an afterthought.
- Clive
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Both are correct. No big difference.
#1 sounds more definite, more purposeful, almost as if you are stating your plan.
#2 sounds more casual; less planned, almost as an afterthought.
Clive
#1 sounds more definite, more purposeful, almost as if you are stating your plan.
#2 sounds more casual; less planned, almost as an afterthought.
Clive
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To me, the second example sounds planned. The first could be a spontaneous decision.
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