correct sentence

Hi,

1. I'm finding a tutor.

2. I'm trying to find a tutor.

3. I'm looking for a tutor.

Which sentence is correct? All have correct grammar. If you are talking about meaning, it depends on your focus.

I'm fin

CliveHi,

I'm finding a tutor. Focuses on the nature of your current activity.

I'm trying to find a tutor. 'Try' suggests there may be some difficulty.

I'm looking for a tutor. Emphasises, perhaps, that you are searching.

If I've lost a pen, I will have to say "I'm looking for my pen." I don't think I

Hi,

If I've lost a pen, I will have to say "I'm looking for my pen." I don't think I can say that I'm finding my pen. Am I correct?

In simple terms, yes. But the way we use the language is not always so simple. You could say 'I'm finding my pen' to express the idea that you are sure you will quickly find it. 'I'm looking for my pen' does not convey th

If I can throw my two cents in --

I'm finding my pen seems a odd to me, but I take I'm finding a tutor quite easily as I'm in the process of finding a tutor (these days).In the case of the tutor I can imagine checking the ads and calling around for the relevant information. Clearly finding a tutor is a process or activity, but no analogous interpretation comes to

How interesting. I think the same as Jim... but I wasn't really sure of this until I read this thread. I mean, you never know what's good in English, although my dictionaries say nothing against using "find" in progressive tenses...

Hi again,

Curious, there's nothing here that seems unusual to me.

Employee A: Hurry up, we'll be late for the meetimg. Why are you taking so long?

Employee B: I'm finding my pen. I know it's here somewhere. (searching under piles of documents, looking on the floor, chewcking his pockets, etc.)

I ha

Perhaps you guys just live lives that are better organized.

Better organized?!
Speaking for myself (and I am unanimous on this!