Learn English – Should [verb] vs should be [verb + -ing]

phrase-choice

Do they mean the same? Or have slightly different meanings?'

Example sentence:

Sorry, I'm rambling. We should focus/be focusing on the topic: your life.

Does this sentence change if the pick one option or the other?

Best Answer

We should focus...

We should be focusing...

"To be focusing" is to be already engaged in the act.

"To focus" is to engage in the act.

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