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Add an exception for "ing" verbs where the subject is not clear

Aaron Franke 5 years ago
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@@ -112,6 +112,10 @@ The progressive forms describe continuous actions. E.g. "is calling",
     Vector2 move ( Vector2 rel_vec )
     Vector2 move ( Vector2 rel_vec )
     Moves the body in the vector's direction. The body **stops** if it collides with an obstacle. [...]
     Moves the body in the vector's direction. The body **stops** if it collides with an obstacle. [...]
 
 
+Exception: If the subject is not clear, replacing "ing" verbs is not an
+improvement. For example, in the previous sentence, "it replaces"
+would not make much sense where "replacing" currently is.
+
 You may use the progressive tense to describe actions that are
 You may use the progressive tense to describe actions that are
 continuous in time. Anything like animation or coroutines.
 continuous in time. Anything like animation or coroutines.