Difference between encouraging and demanding

English as a Second Language English Teacher Explanations (ESL Tests)
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Test No. [color=blue]incompl/inter-76 “Christmas Postman (3)”, question 3

It was at this stage that Ted came in quickly … me to finish and get on the road.

(a) demanding
(b) taking
(c) giving
(d) encouraging

Test No. [color=blue]incompl/inter-76 “Christmas Postman (3)”, answer 3

It was at this stage that Ted came in quickly encouraging me to finish and get on the road.

Correct answer: (d) encouraging

Your answer was: [color=red]incorrect
It was at this stage that Ted came in quickly demanding me to finish and get on the road.
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why not demanding?

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This construction is not possible. You have to say: He demanded that I …

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Does the verb demand align among those verbs which are inappropriate to be used in ing-form

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Hello Nenad,

You can use the -ing form of ‘demand’, but not in the above question.

“He came here demanding answers.”
“The bank are demanding payment.”
“The boy is demanding compensation.”

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Nenad, I think you are asking if there is a noncontinuous use of “demand.” There is.

Studying demands patience and concentration.

That never happens with people, though. When people demand something, it is obviously intentional and therefore lies outside the argument for noncontinuous verbs.

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thank you both. your sincerely

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Sorry it seems that I made a mistake, so I am going to correct it.I should have put it to you sincerely yours instead of your sincerely.
Thank you again

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please explain: at this stage?

many thanks

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Hi,

Here’s a link to an explanation:
idioms.thefreedictionary.com/at+this+stage