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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
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Do both the simple present and simple continuos forms imply now (at the present moment), and thus it all depends on context and what you are trying to convey, which is what I was told?

You look great (today).
You're looking great (today).

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Anonymous Do both the simple present and simple continuos forms imply now (at the present moment), and thus it all depends on context and what you are trying to convey, which is what I was told? Yes, you were told correctly. The continuous generally suggests more involvement by the speaker in the idea.

— Mister Micawber

  • Anonymous Do both the simple present and simple continuos forms imply now (at the present moment), and thus it all depends on context and what you are trying to convey, which is what I was told?
  • Yes, you were told correctly.
  • The continuous generally suggests more involvement by the speaker in the idea.
  • Of course, this guideline refers only to the kinds of verbs for which simple present can indicate 'now'.
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AnonymousDo both the simple present and simple continuos forms imply now (at the present moment), and thus it all depends on context and what you are trying to convey, which is what I was told?
Yes, you were told correctly. The continuous generally suggests more involvement by the speaker in the idea.
Of course, this guideline refers only to the kinds of
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Mister Micawber AnonymousDo both the simple present and simple continuos forms imply now (at the present moment), and thus it all depends on context and what you are trying to convey, which is what I was told?Yes, you were told correctly. The continuous generally suggests more involvement by the speaker in the idea.Of course, this guideline refers only to the kinds of ver
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AnonymousAnd these verbs that can indicate now include "took"
No.
Anonymous "see" and others.
Yes.
AnonymousWhereas the use of other verbs or sentences in the simple present generally indicate that something is the case "all the time" and not necessarily now. Am I right?
Right.
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Mister Micawber AnonymousAnd these verbs that can indicate now include "took"No.Anonymous "see" and others.Yes.AnonymousWhereas the use of other verbs or sentences in the simple present generally indicate that something is the case "all the time" and not necessarily now. Am I right?Right.
Great. Thanks a lot teacher. Bty, I meant "look" not took.

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Anonymous I meant "look" not took.
When it means 'appear', yes.
AnonymousWould you please tell me what are some of the other simple present verbs that can imply "now"?
Verbs of sense (see, feel, etc), emotion (need, want, love, etc.)— there are many. You can find lists by googling 'non-progressive' or 'non-continuous' verbs
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Mister Micawber Anonymous I meant "look" not took.When it means 'appear', yes.AnonymousWould you please tell me what are some of the other simple present verbs that can imply "now"?Verbs of sense (see, feel, etc), emotion (need, want, love, etc.)— there are many. You can find lists by googling 'non-progressive' or 'non-continuous' verbs, I think.
Got it. Thank
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Anonymous Is is also correct to use "in which" instead of "for which" in that sentnence?" this guideline refers only to the kinds of verbs in which simple present can indicate 'now".
Yes.
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Mister Micawber Anonymous Is is also correct to use "in which" instead of "for which" in that sentnence?" this guideline refers only to the kinds of verbs in which simple present can indicate 'now".Yes.
Great. Thanks a lot teacher for your help.

I just saw that you had previously answered the first question, which was dumb of me to ask again.
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