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Hello AstraeaI too am a learner of English, but let me answer to your question.Are you asking if the sentences like below are correct? I write a letter now. I just finish my assignment.No, both are incorrect. Do you ask why? Are you asking why? It's because "write" and "finish" are...

Hi Paco! I really liked your enlightening comments! Now, I don't seem to understand some points and would like to ask you some questions, if you don't mind. My comments will be in blue. I agree with everything you wrote up to the last two sentences: You wrote: "So if you want to express a...

Paco2004 wrote:Hello MaraI'm not so sure what you are asking for. But let me throw my two cents. English progressive tense is a peculiar operator. {Prog } gives a notion of temporariness to stative verbs. So, as Clive said, "Andrew will be wanting to hear all the news about Sandra" means...

Hello MaraI'm not so sure what you are asking for. But let me throw my two cents. English progressive tense is a peculiar operator. {Prog } gives a notion of temporariness to stative verbs. So, as Clive said, "Andrew will be wanting to hear all the news about Sandra" means "Andrew will be...