kadioguy
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It's a little early to be sowing carrot seeds, isn't it?
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/early
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Why is the -ing form used? What does that mean? How about "It's a little early to sow carrot seeds ..."?
a. It's a little early to be sowing carrot seeds, isn't it?
b. It's a little early to sow carrot seeds, isn't it? [my version]
I assume that (a) means that the action is happening, while (b) could mean that the action hasn't happened yet. However, (b) could also mean the same as (a).
Is that right?
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/early
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Why is the -ing form used? What does that mean? How about "It's a little early to sow carrot seeds ..."?
a. It's a little early to be sowing carrot seeds, isn't it?
b. It's a little early to sow carrot seeds, isn't it? [my version]
I assume that (a) means that the action is happening, while (b) could mean that the action hasn't happened yet. However, (b) could also mean the same as (a).
Is that right?