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  1. 10-Sep-2007, 16:07 #1
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    Default playing going to play

    What is the difference between am playing and going to play


    Mary: Are you free for lunch tomorrow?
    Chris: Sorry! I'm playing tennis with Yong Soo.

    Chris: Sorry! I'm going to play tennis with Yong Soo.
  2. 11-Sep-2007, 11:13 #2
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    Default Re: playing going to play

    The present progressive is used when arrangements have been made, so it sounds more fixed and impossible to cancel.
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