Hi, YSchneider . I am not a native speaker and this is indeed a tough grammar point for non-native speakers. Here is an extract from CGEL*: Did you lock the front door? in a domestic situation where it is known that the front door is locked at

Hello It depends on what kind of verbs you use. Furthermore you can use the same verb sometimes in the simple present and sometimes in the present continuous. (EX) She always looks young. (EX) She is always looking forward. paco

Hello Kooyeen "Since 1995" is "from 1995 up to now". "For 10 years" does not always imply "for five years up to now". Technically it can imply a period of five years at an arbitrary time in the past. (EX-1) I have stayed at this hotel for

Hello Astraea I 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

Dear teachers, 1) Is it true that the progressive aspect when used with adverbs of frequency like always, forever, eternally, perpetually, continually, constantly, repeatedly may express either • emphasis or approval. ex: I am always

http://ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/progressive.htm #begin quote The progressive forms of a verb indicate that something is happening or was happening or will be happening. When used with the past, the progressive form shows the limited duration of an