Gavi
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The words below in bold in the first 2 sentences are all in "ing" form, but they are describing things happened in the past. Why used "ing" instead of "ed" (reached, generated). Similarly, the lasted 2 sentences were wrote by myself, are they correct? Really frustrated
if someone could help to explain. Thanks in advance!
1: spending on research and development also saw rapid growth in these countries, reaching 35 billion in 1990
2: in 1980, thermal power stations were the main source of electricity in France, generating around 120 of power
3: Started at 9% in 1940, the percentage in USA increased gradually in the next 8 decades. reached 14%
by the end of 2020
4: In 1940, around 9% of Americans were aged 65 or over, compared to about 7% of Swedish people and 5% of Japanese people
if someone could help to explain. Thanks in advance!1: spending on research and development also saw rapid growth in these countries, reaching 35 billion in 1990
2: in 1980, thermal power stations were the main source of electricity in France, generating around 120 of power
3: Started at 9% in 1940, the percentage in USA increased gradually in the next 8 decades. reached 14%
by the end of 2020
4: In 1940, around 9% of Americans were aged 65 or over, compared to about 7% of Swedish people and 5% of Japanese people
