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Habibaelgindy Posted 11 years ago
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present simple in past???

Why do some people use the simple present when they talk about past situation for example I asked my dad what was his favourite movie and he goes like "I don't like watching movies."
  

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" is not talking about a past situation. He's talking about his present feelings about movies. CJ

  • " is not talking about a past situation.
  • He's talking about his present feelings about movies.
  • CJ
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habibaelgindywhen they talk about past situation
"I don't like watching movies." is not talking about a past situation. He's talking about his present feelings about movies.

CJ

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