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Hanuman_2000 Posted 20 years ago
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Hello,

1. I was waiting for three hours.

2. I am waiting for three hours.

I am sure that (2) is not correct? But what about (1) ? Is it correct?
  

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Hi, 1. I was waiting for three hours. 2.

— Clive

  • Hi, 1.
  • I was waiting for three hours.
  • 2.
  • I am waiting for three hours.
  • I am sure that (2) is not correct?
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Hi,

1. I was waiting for three hours.

2. I am waiting for three hours.

I am sure that (2) is not correct? It depends on the context.

A: Mister C, you will have to wait for three hours to see the doctor. Please sit here.

(a little later) B: Hi, Mister C. Wha
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Husband (Phonimg home): Darling. you may have to wait for me today before you serve dinner. I have a lot of work.

Wife: I'm waiting an hour and no more.
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The use of present progressive tense is limited to around now. Although the tense suggests limited duration (not so long as three hours, though), it also suggests actions are happening around now.
"I am waiting for three hours" No.
This is not standard usage and at a language exam they cross it out.
"I have been waiting for three hours." Yes.

Analogously, your sec
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MilkyHusband (Phonimg home): Darling. you may have to wait for me today before you serve dinner. I have a lot of work.

Wife: I'm waiting an hour and no more.

It is a different kettle of fish.
It suggests a duration in the future.
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InchoateknowledgeIt is a different kettle of fish.
It suggests a duration in the future.
As "I'm waiting three hours." can do.
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