In Present simple^x, Tenses^x, Present continuous^x

1. John is working hard --> Present Continuous (be+ing)2. Isabel had finished her lunch when I arrived --> Past Perfect (had+pp) 3. Niges lives in London --> Present Simple (this is correct)4. I've had a cold for 5 days --> Present Perfect (have+pp)Present Perfect Continuous...

A Myriad of Grammar Problems... :(I have absolutely no idea how to do these, can someone tell me what's going on here, Ive looked up many pages on the web but still am stumped on these:Exercise 9 Rewrite the following in the PASSIVE voice. E.g. 1. My wife wrote the letter. --> The letter...

Present simple vs.Present Continuous Could you please help me: what is the best way to explain the difference between Present Simple and Present Continuous Tenses using the topic of "Travelling" .The learners are adults (Elementary).Thank you very much in advance!

Greetings,I have a pretty big favour to ask.I've been struggling with this topic for quite awhile now.It goes without saying that my English "leaves something to be desired".Having in mind the subtle differences that occur from using particular tenses, I have often wondered how the...

Hi She is so annoying! She always leaves her dirty dishes in the sink. I think she actually expects me to do them for her. You can use the present simple here. Using the present continuous conveys a feeling of annoyance.She always leaves her dirty dishes in the sink - habit.She is always leaving...

Both are acceptable. Just because the book says "mainly" doesn't mean that no other tense is possible.CJ

Do we use these days with the present continuous tense or the present simple tense?My textbook says that these days is mainly used with the former, but I've come across sentences with these days and the present simple..."My sister _____ the piano a lot these days" (plays) or (is...

HiI was doing an exercise and the instructions were as follows: Choose the correct form of the verb depending on whether in this meaning it is an action or a state verb. If both the Present Continuous and the Present Simple tenses are possible, use the Present Continuous tense.There were such two...

Newguest wrote: Goodman wrote: Newguest wrote: Hi I have a few questions. 1. We were having a chat while we were waiting. IT IS BETTER TO WRITE "We had a chat while we were waiting" Are both sentences OK, or not? 2. Is it possible to say: The instructions to this exercise are saying that...

Goodman wrote: Newguest wrote: Hi I have a few questions. 1. We were having a chat while we were waiting. IT IS BETTER TO WRITE "We had a chat while we were waiting" Are both sentences OK, or not? 2. Is it possible to say: The instructions to this exercise are saying that you have to......