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Ei Shwe Zin
You are late.
You are being late.
What is the difference?
Sep 12, 2022 11:59 AM
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If you are late, your lateness has already happened.
It wouldn’t be, “you are being late” because “being” is happening now. You could say, “you are going to be late” (future).
You could also say, you are/were late (past), and you are “being” irresponsible (present).
Jack
September 12, 2022
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Ei Shwe Zin
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Burmese, English
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