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Allouie
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 Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 9:40 am Post subject: Can we use the word, 'benefit' in a progressive tense? |
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Is the following sentence grammertically correct?
- Many discoveries and inventions have been benefitting the lives of all mankind.
Thank you.
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mescalero
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Allouie:
Your construction seems a bit awkward to me. I would suggest the following as more natural:
Many discoveries and inventions continue to benefit the lives of all mankind.
Good Luck!!!
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Allouie
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| Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 7:41 am Post subject: |
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Thank you, Mike.
I will avoide using 'progressive tense' for the verb, 'benefit.'
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