ESL General English Grammar Questions

Re: difference

CalifJim — Sun, 09 Jul 2006 03:49:40 GMT

They both describe habits, but #1 stresses persistence, determination.

My two cents. I would have said #1 may stress persistence. I don't sense that it absolutely has to. I've heard will in this context used neutrally, though I admit it's usually in the 'll form for that kind of usage.

CJ

Re: difference

Clive — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 06:00:25 GMT

Hi,

From time to time, she will smoke in the back yard.

From time to time, she smokes in the back yard.

Are there any difference between the two sentences? They both describe habits, but #1 stresses persistence, determination.

eg I've told you 100 times not to, but you will smoke in the kitchen. (The speaker in this case is irritated.)

Best wishes, Clive

difference

BW2/3 — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 05:20:58 GMT

From time to time, she will smoke in the back yard.

From time to time, she smokes in the back yeard.

Are there any difference between the two sentences?

Thank you