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New2grammar  #438715  Sun, 04 Nov 07 05:15 PM

1. I'm late for work.

2. I'm going to be late for work.

#1 means he is already late for work

#2 means he is not late for work yet.

Is my understanding correct?

Thanks in advance!
  
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Clive  #438718  Sun, 04 Nov 07 05:18 PM
Hi,

1. I'm late for work.

2. I'm going to be late for work.

#1 means he is already late for work

#2 means he is not late for work yet.

Is my understanding correct? Yes.

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