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Present simple and continuous: 2

24.09.2009
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Now you should know when to use the present simple and the present continuous, but you also need to know that there are certain verbs that can not be used in the continuous tense.

Here they are:

believe  *  hate  *  know  *  like  *  love  *  mean  *  need  *  prefer  *  realize  * remember  * suppose  *  understand  *  want

These verbs can not be used in the continuous tense because they are not action verbs. The continuous tenses are used for actions and happenings.

- "It's such a beautiful day. I don't want to go to work." (Not: I am not wanting)
- "Do you think he wants to see you again?" (Not: Are you thinking he is wanting...)
- "What do you mean? I don't understand." (Not: I am not understanding)
- "I like shopping." (Not: I am liking shopping)

Now try the exercise.

Dagmar Taylor

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Submitted by p.pogge@... on Thu, 01/10/2009 - 11:40.

You get the results, but you do not know which one was wrong, as well Nr. 1 as 2. WHY?

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Submitted by Sverkosh on Thu, 01/10/2009 - 17:46.

Why i can not see my mistakes ?

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Submitted by Dagmar Taylor on Fri, 02/10/2009 - 11:03.

Sorry! I forgot to check the "show detailed results" box. You should be able to see your results now. Thanks for letting us know.
Dagmar

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Submitted by Jessie Jane on Tue, 07/09/2010 - 15:29.

Wow! This is a very nice online english tutorial! I got mine all correct! :) I think I now have a better english grammar! Thank you!

Jessie Jane

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