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Sambodia

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Hello,

When answering a question, what's the difference between:

Q: Was John talking on the phone?
A: Yes, he was.
and
A: Yes, he was talking.

Thanks in advance

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Rover_KE

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A: Yes, he was. This is more natural. There is no need to repeat talking.

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Thanks a lot Rover
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