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Hi,Can a present activity with a dynamic verb possible? Only present habit/routine? with a dynamic verb possible?

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...

1. Is it OK to say: "I already have my ID number!" ?I think OK.2. Can we use already with the simple present tense? Could you give any other examples?Yes, 'already' can go with the present tense when the verb is stative. (EX) I already know it. (EX) Here it's already winter.3. Which are all...

Hello AnonI too am a learner and so I don't think I'm qualified to answer your questions. But if you don't mind, please allow me to put some tips about your questions." Tom eats a hamburger." I'm sorry but I have to say this sentence make no sense as an English sentence. We cannot use a simple...

Hello Steves5A I'm sorry but I have to say that "The receptionist returns today" sounds odd to me. The intransitive "return" is a momentary dynamic verb. We cannot use this kind of verb in a simple present tense except in the case you want to state a habitual event. (EX) "He returns at 7:00...