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- 23-Jun-2011, 17:24 #1
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simple or progressive? Any differences? - You're house is quite good. They must be paying you more than they pay me.
- You're house is quite good. They must pay you more than they pay me.
What's the difference between these two sentences? Don't they mean the same?
- 23-Jun-2011, 17:31 #2
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Teacher Re: simple or progressive? Any differences? Yes, they mean the same.
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- 23-Jun-2011, 19:16 #3
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Threadstarter / Original Poster Re: simple or progressive? Any differences? Originally Posted by bhaisahab
so, how can a native decide which one to use, if they have the same meaning?
- 23-Jun-2011, 19:31 #4
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Teacher Re: simple or progressive? Any differences? As a native, you use whichever comes to mind first. Originally Posted by dilodi83
- 23-Jun-2011, 19:36 #5
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Re: simple or progressive? Any differences? It's "your" house, not "you're" house. Many natives confuse these. Originally Posted by dilodi83
- 24-Jun-2011, 07:31 #6
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Teacher Re: simple or progressive? Any differences? Thanks Dave, I missed that. Originally Posted by SoothingDave
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