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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

I always go to work by car / I'm always going to work by car

Hi, I have found this sentence in a book - "I always go to work by car". It says that saying " I'm always going to work by car" is not correct. Why it is so?
  

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The present continuous (progressive) is not normally used for this, being reserved more for actions going on at the time of the speaking. It is sometimes used, I think, for emphasis. McDonald's has had the slogan "I'm liking it".

— Philip

  • The present continuous (progressive) is not normally used for this, being reserved more for actions going on at the time of the speaking.
  • It is sometimes used, I think, for emphasis.
  • McDonald's has had the slogan "I'm liking it".
  • For actions that are normal, everyday events, we use the simple present, often with a frequency word such as 'always' or 'sometimes' or 'generally'.
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The present continuous (progressive) is not normally used for this, being reserved more for actions going on at the time of the speaking. It is sometimes used, I think, for emphasis. McDonald's has had the slogan "I'm liking it". For actions that are normal, everyday events, we use the simple present, often with a frequency word such as 'always' or 'sometimes' or 'generally'.
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AnonymousI always go to work by car.
Neutral statement of habit.

I always take the bus.
Steve always sends me a birthday card.
Lucy always sets the alarm at 7 o'clock.
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Mild criticism of characteristic behavior; an expression of frustration; a wish for something to stop or t
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