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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar
Wrong tense?
"Immigrants are always being told by politicians to learn the language. But how long does it take to speak good English?"
Why do you use the continuos form here? Isn't this just a simple stated fact - so no need to put emphasis on a continuos action?
Thank you
Why do you use the continuos form here? Isn't this just a simple stated fact - so no need to put emphasis on a continuos action?
Thank you
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Anonymous Why do you use the contin uou s form here? The continuous is used here to convey the idea of how frustrating or annoying it is to hear politicians say again and again that immigrants should learn the language. CJ
- Anonymous Why do you use the contin uou s form here?
- The continuous is used here to convey the idea of how frustrating or annoying it is to hear politicians say again and again that immigrants should learn the language.
- CJ
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AnonymousWhy do you use the continuous form here?The continuous is used here to convey the idea of how frustrating or annoying it is to hear politicians say again and again that immigrants should learn the language.
CJ
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