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Pronunciación: [/ɪŋ/]
Palabra
Contexto: «general»
(noun) a suffix added to verbs to form present participles (e.g. dancing, singing). It shows that the action is ongoing or in progress.
Ejemplo
She was dancing in the rain.
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He wasn't listening to the teacher.
Ejemplo
What are you doing this weekend?
Contexto: «describing someone's profession or skill»
(noun) a suffix added to words to describe a person's job or skill (e.g. engineering, teaching). It tells us what someone does as a career or what they are skilled in.
Ejemplo
She has a degree in nursing.
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He doesn't enjoy painting.
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What do you think his job is based on his qualifications?
Contexto: «general actions»
(verb) a suffix added to verbs to indicate continuous, ongoing actions or states. It shows that the action is happening at the moment or for a period of time.
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I am studying for my exam.
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She wasn't watching TV when I called her.
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What are you thinking about right now?
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