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Musicgold Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Choice between simple present and present progressive

Hi,



Are the following sentences interchangeable? I am not sure whether the simple present or the present progressive makes more sense in such a situation.



1. Maybe you can tell me the mistakes I am doing when saying those words.

2. Maybe you can tell me the mistakes I am doing in saying those words.

3. Maybe you can tell me the mistakes I do when I say those words.



Thanks,



MG.
  

Top answer

Hi, Are the following sentences interchangeable? Generally speaking, yes. I am not sure whether the simple present or the present progressive makes more sense in such a situation.

— Clive

  • Hi, Are the following sentences interchangeable?
  • Generally speaking, yes.
  • I am not sure whether the simple present or the present progressive makes more sense in such a situation.
  • Note that you don't do a mistake.
  • You make a mistake.
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Hi,

Are the following sentences interchangeable? Generally speaking, yes. I am not sure whether the simple present or the present progressive makes more sense in such a situation.

Note that you
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Thanks Clive.

1. Make Vs. Do - It is really hard figure when to use which one. Is there a thumb rule one should use?

2. Also, what makes more sense - the present or the present progressive in such a situation?
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Hi,

1. Make Vs. Do - It is really hard figure when to use which one. Is there a thumb rule one should use? It's more a matter of familiarity.

2. Also, what makes more sense - the present or the present progressive in such a situation?

Your choice.
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