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Why in the second sentence present continuous is wrong?
1. A: What are you doing with that ruler? B: I am measuring or measure the area of the kitchen.
2. The garden measures 12 by 20 metres.
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Hello Tara, Because it is the area of the garden, and it doesn't change. So, the present continuous (is measuring) is wrong. Best wishes, Joseph
- Hello Tara, Because it is the area of the garden, and it doesn't change.
- So, the present continuous (is measuring) is wrong.
- Best wishes, Joseph
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Hello Tara,
Because it is the area of the garden, and it doesn't change. So, the present continuous (is measuring) is wrong.
Best wishes,
Joseph
0Tara2I am measuring or measure the area of the kitchen.
= I am taking the measurements of the kitchen.
(Someone is doing something.)
Tara2The garden measures 12 by 20 metres.
= Someone took the measurements of the garden. The measurements are 12 metres and 20 metres.
The garden is measuring 12
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