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Doubt?
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Jenna M
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Doubt?
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What�s the diference:
I live in...
I�m living in....
and
other - an other - another
Thanks in advance. |
24 Oct 2008
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Maria Isabel
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I think the difference is that when you say �I live in...� you�re stating that the place is your regular address or where you are "stablished". It is a permanent place.
Whereas when you say �I�m living in...� you are referring to a temporary place of living, for example when you are taking a course or when you�re sent to do some kind of work at a specific palce but you don�t plan to stay there forever...
I hope that helps.
Regards.
Maria Isabel |
24 Oct 2008
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Jenna M
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Yes, thanks a lot!! ;)
Regards
Daniela |
24 Oct 2008
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goodnesses
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I think Maria Isabel is right about the difference between �I live in...� and �I am living in...�
For �other�, �an other� and �another�,
First, I don�t think �an other� is correct.
Second, �other� is used :
a) mainly with plural countable nouns and uncountable. eg: He has other books to read/work to do.
b) To state a choice (about one or many) and using "the". eg: I want the other book(s).
Third, �another� is used to state a preference or an addition always with singular nouns.
eg: I want another book/work not this one.
I want another cup of coffee/work to do. I got one and I�d like an extra one.
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24 Oct 2008
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Logos
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Sometimes the difference between the simple present and the progressive is so small that it is not really worth debating about. There are exceptions of course but generally it may be said that when we use the simple form we are emphasising or more interested in the fact of the statement.
When we use the progressive then we are more interested in the action rather than the fact. For instance in the two sentences: I walk to work every day. or I am walking to work everyday. the meaning is virtually the same, except that one stresses the fact, the other the action.
I think, however, that Maria is absolutely right in her interpretation of �established� and temporary.
Hope this helps and does not cause further confusion |
24 Oct 2008
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Jenna M
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Thanks a lot!!! ;)**
Regards
Daniela |
24 Oct 2008
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