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Originally Posted by valtango If being is "now" "busy with at this moment" can you explain why it is incorrect to say,
"it is being a nice day"
"it is being a heavy parcel to carry" etc.
I know it's incorrect but can't explain why.. CAn you, oh wise ones? |
These examples are wrong because a parcel's weight is constant; it isn't going to be heavier in a minute. The weather does change, so it is harder to explain away he first sentence, but, even in England, it doesn't change fast enough to justify the use of the present progressive form. :D