Hi,
Please tell me what is the difference between these two forms of verb constructions?
is given or is being given
is discussed or is being discussed
Another questions:
1. Should I ask, "what is the difference?" or "what is a difference?"
2. Should I capitalize the sentences in parenthesis in question 1 like this?
Should I ask, "What is the difference?' or "What is a difference?"
Please tell me what is the difference between these two forms of verb constructions?
is given or is being given
is discussed or is being discussed
Another questions:
1. Should I ask, "what is the difference?" or "what is a difference?"
2. Should I capitalize the sentences in parenthesis in question 1 like this?
Should I ask, "What is the difference?' or "What is a difference?"
Comments
A side remark: 'Please tell me what the difference... is...' It's not a question, nor is there any other reason for the inversion to be used.
Regards,
Slava
Please tell me what is the difference between these two forms of verb constructions?
It should be "Please tell me the difference between these two forms of verb constructions." (Please also note that a comma is not required.)
What is the difference between these two forms of verb constructions?
What is the difference between ...?
Please tell me the difference between ...
In the second form is is unnecessary, but if you insist on using it:
Please tell me what the difference is between ...
The progressive forms ( -ing) suggest that the action is continuing over a period of time -- is happening as we speak. The simple forms (in the present, as you have them here) suggest that some sort of habitual action occurs, or that no action is involved, merely location: The formula is given below. This topic is discussed below.
CJ
Please tell me the difference between ...
In the second form is is unnecessary, but if you insist on using it:
Please tell me what the difference is between
Please tell me the difference between ... is the only correct version. Why add "is" if it is not necessary?
When it comes to language one is almost never right when one says "X is the only correct version".
Why add "is" if it is not necessary?
How can one answer except with another question?
Why add spices to food or hang pictures on walls if these are not necessary?
CJ
When it comes to language one is almost never right when one says "X is the only correct version".
Can you tell me the difference between 'delusion' and 'illusion'? is short and simple.
One need not be verbose by asking Can you tell me what the difference is between 'delusion' and 'illusion'? Verbosity is one of the things to avoid in English usage.
Of course, if the speaker insists on the long-winded version, no one can stop him.