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Thread: work vs. working?
- 11-Aug-2004, 07:02 #1
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work vs. working? Why do we say "work" experience and "working" visa?
When should I add "ing"?
- 11-Aug-2004, 09:21 #2
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Teacher I'd say 'work visa\permit' .
- 16-Aug-2004, 07:49 #3
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Threadstarter / Original Poster Why? ...... WHY?
Originally Posted by tdol I'd say 'work visa\permit' .
- 16-Aug-2004, 21:09 #4
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Teacher 'Working' would suggest it hadn't been finished, like a 'working party', which is a committee that is still working.
- 17-Aug-2004, 14:30 #5
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When a present participle is used, it shows that the thing is in action.
A running man = A man is running :)
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