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Smallray
Joined: 10 Jan 2006
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Location: Taiwan
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 Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 7:45 am Post subject: can we say "happening" or "taking place" |
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Dear All,
Can we say [ somehing is "happedning" or "taking place" ] ? Or it is not allowed to use the progressive form here???
Thank you so much for the great help!
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hitori2k6
Joined: 20 May 2006
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Location: California, USA
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| Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 7:41 pm Post subject: happening or taking place |
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Smallray,
Yes, that is fine to use either one.
There are subtle differences though betwen
the two terms.
For example
"There will be a BBQ and social function taking place
at the Community Park this Saturday".
In this kind of sentence, "happening" would be ok to use,
but would sound maybe a little unnatural. So "taking place'
is a little better.
"I was told something is happening at the Community Park
this weekend. Do you know what it is...?"
"There will be a BBQ taking place".
Friend 1 "Hi, what's happening?"
Friend 2 "Not much. I'm just watching tv".
I'm sure other people will give more feedback on this
topic.
But I hope I have at least helped some. 
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Smallray
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| Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 8:32 pm Post subject: |
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hitori2k6,
Your reply really helps! I get it! Thanks a million!
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hitori2k6
Joined: 20 May 2006
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| Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 4:44 am Post subject: happening or taking place |
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smallray,
You're quite welcome.
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