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What to use after the verb "be"? Hello, Actually, I'm having difficulties telling the difference between these sentences. 1. The only thing she can do is buying the card. 2. The only thing you should've done was buy the card. 3. The only thing you are supposed to do is to buy a card. How are they different? And before that, Are they all okay? Thank you!
November 10, 2012
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