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Prple Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Why did you come / Why are you coming

Hi there! Imagine the following situation, please:

I am at home and someone is coming to talk to my flat mate, i tell him to come inside. after a few minutes I ask him: "Why are you coming?" / "Why did you come?"

Which one is appropriate in this situation ? I would say that I can use both? Thanks!

Additionally, If i depict a scenario like i did above, do I use the simple present (I tell him to come inside) or could I also use the progressive form (I am telling him to come inside)?
  

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Prple If i depict a scenario like i did above, do I use the simple present (I tell him to come inside) or could I also use the progressive form (I am telling him to come inside)? Capitalize I , and don't use the progressive, and you'll be fine. Prple Which one is appropriate in this situatio n?

— CalifJim

  • Prple If i depict a scenario like i did above, do I use the simple present (I tell him to come inside) or could I also use the progressive form (I am telling him to come inside)?
  • Capitalize I , and don't use the progressive, and you'll be fine.
  • Prple Which one is appropriate in this situatio n?
  • No space before the question mark.
  • Why have you come?
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PrpleIf i depict a scenario like i did above, do I use the simple present (I tell him to come inside) or could I also use the progressive form (I am telling him to come inside)?
Capitalize I, and don't use the progressive, and you'll be fine.
PrpleWhich one is appropriate in this situation?
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