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Sofia 1000 Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

Present Continuous usage

Hi!

My dog always seems to know when they are coming.

I'd like to ask why Present Cont. is used in this sentence since the action is not nappening in the moment of speaking?

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I'd like to ask why Present Cont. is used in this sentence since the action is not nappening in the moment of speaking? It's to focus on their approach, not their arrival.

— CalifJim

  • I'd like to ask why Present Cont.
  • is used in this sentence since the action is not nappening in the moment of speaking?
  • It's to focus on their approach, not their arrival.
  • The simple present would focus on the arrival.
  • The dog senses their presence while they are approaching but are not there yet.
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sofia 1000My dog always seems to know when they are coming.I'd like to ask why Present Cont. is used in this sentence since the action is not nappening in the moment of speaking?

It's to focus on their approach, not their arrival. The simple present would focus on the arrival.

The dog senses their presence while they are approaching but are not there

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