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should be + ing vs. should + bare infinitive



 
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should be + ing vs. should + bare infinitive #1 (permalink) Mon Sep 27, 2010 9:35 am   should be + ing vs. should + bare infinitive
 

Hi,

1) We should be specializing in semiconductors.
2) We should specialize in semiconductors.

They look similar to me. If there's any difference, it would be very slight. What is it? Would you let me know?

Thanks in advance,
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should be + ing vs. should + bare infinitive #2 (permalink) Mon Sep 27, 2010 9:42 am   should be + ing vs. should + bare infinitive
 

The difference is slight, but the progressive indicates this is something that should already be under way.
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should be + ing vs. should + bare infinitive #3 (permalink) Mon Sep 27, 2010 9:46 am   should be + ing vs. should + bare infinitive
 

Oh, thank you for this quick reply, Mordant! That kind of differences are not easy to catch for an ESL learner like me.
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