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Dominik Posted 19 years ago
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please stop me if I'm going ...

Please stop me if I'm going/proceeding to fast.
Why is Present Continues after if in this sentence? Can I use Present Simple instead?

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The speaker wants to emphasize the current status of the "going" - not a habitual action of present simple, but the situation right then, as it is occurring . In other words, he's inviting you to stop him immediately. You can use present simple if you wish, however.

— BarbaraPA

  • The speaker wants to emphasize the current status of the "going" - not a habitual action of present simple, but the situation right then, as it is occurring .
  • In other words, he's inviting you to stop him immediately.
  • You can use present simple if you wish, however.
  • (Note: to o fast)
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The speaker wants to emphasize the current status of the "going" - not a habitual action of present simple, but the situation right then, as it is occurring. In other words, he's inviting you to stop him immediately.

You can use present simple if you wish, however.

(Note: too fast)
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Hi,,

Please stop me if I'm going/proceeding too fast. 'Going' is more commonly used than 'proceeding'.
Why is Present Continues after if in this sentence? Can I use Present Simple instead?

Please stop me if I'm going too fast. This
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Grammar Geek and Clive, thank you very much for your replies.
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