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Roky0071 Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Difference between I warn you vs I am warning you

What is the difference between1.I warn you 2.I am warning you and in which situation it is used?
  

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The simple present tense is generally not used to express what is happening in the moment, So, sentence 1 is not a very likely sentence to be said. Sentence 2 would be correct for the present moment or the immediate future. Right now, I'm warning you.

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  • The simple present tense is generally not used to express what is happening in the moment, So, sentence 1 is not a very likely sentence to be said.
  • Sentence 2 would be correct for the present moment or the immediate future.
  • Right now, I'm warning you.
  • The teacher said to the chatty student, "I'm warning you.
  • "
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The simple present tense is generally not used to express what is happening in the moment, So, sentence 1 is not a very likely sentence to be said. Sentence 2 would be correct for the present moment or the immediate future. Right now, I'm warning you.

The teacher said to the chatty student, "I'm warning you. Limit your speaking to the topic we are discussing."
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But sir I often saw that warn you and warning you used in movies like "Don't come any closer I warn you and don't come any closer I am warning you.
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Is am warning you a correct sentence?
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