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Differences between "turn" and "turning"?
In the situation that you need to tell somebody ways to go, are there any differences between "turn" and "turning"?
For example: Are there any differences between "take the first turning on the left" and "take the first turn on the left"? In what case can we use "turn" and in what case can we use "turning"?
Thank you very much!
2016年3月13日 02:56
回答 · 4
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Turning is usually in the process. Example: I am turning in the driveway.
Turn left: It's more giving directions.
"Take the first turning"--in my opinion: This sounds like an GPS language. This could mean take the first opening road/street that allows u to turn into, whether it is left or right. I don't use this expression.
2016年3月13日
It should also be mentioned that in this example "turn" is the imperative form.
2016年3月13日
"Turn" can be used as the present tense of itself.
"Turning" is the present progressive of "turn".
"Turning" is not a noun, however, "turn" is.
So you could make a "left turn" or a "right turn".
2016年3月13日
Turning, is not a noun but the turn is a noun.
For example,
"He is turning right"
And
"He made three turns"
I hope that makes sence.
2016年3月13日
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