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focused on vs. focus on #1 (permalink) Mon Jul 12, 2010 14:05 pm   focused on vs. focus on
 

I'm focused on I focus on. I have never used the first one before, what's the main difference between these?
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focused on vs. focus on #2 (permalink) Mon Jul 12, 2010 14:11 pm   focused on vs. focus on
 

The meaning will come out the same. The difference is that the former is passive voice and the latter active voice.
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focused on vs. focus on #3 (permalink) Mon Jul 12, 2010 14:34 pm   focused on vs. focus on
 

can it be used in case of present continuous? I'm focusing on preparing for my exams these days.

please correct me If something is wrong.
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focused on vs. focus on #4 (permalink) Mon Jul 12, 2010 14:42 pm   focused on vs. focus on
 

Yes, it can be used in the present continuous.
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