In Verbs^x, Present continuous^x, Difference between^x

Hey there, Guys, you know what? I've been studying English for so many years, I've read so many grammar books, I've been consulting lots of smaller and bigger issues concerning grammar... and still (sic) there are things that drive me crazy :( Take a look at this one: 1. the present...

Magda wrote: Yoong Liat wrote: Ant_222 wrote: «When time (in this case 'last week') is mentioned, the verb that follows should be in the simple past tense.» Yoong, aren't you confusing people by that? What about "I am flying to Paris tomorrow?" or "I knew I had returned...

Voltaire101 wrote: I can differe make the difference between the present continuous tense and the simple present tense. The difference is : - Th e simple present tense is used for a repeated or habitual action that happen s always or often or usually. In these cases you'll have...

Welcome to English Forums, TheStudent. Is is present simple third person singular of the main verb be , and third person singular of the present continuous and present passive verb forms: He is happy. He is riding his new bike. His knee is bandaged by the doctor . ...

Can someone explain this for me please: What is the difference between: 1. I like to swim and 2. I like swimming. When do you use which one? And am I right in saying: 1. I like to swim = to swim = infinitive of the verb 'swim'. 2. I like swimming = present continuous. Please can you...

1) Do May / Might NOT (like CANNOT) express an interdiction = must not ? ex: ? CJ

Thank you very much, CJ, for your answers! Some more questions if you wouldn't mind: 1) Do May / Might NOT (like CANNOT) express an interdiction = must not ? ex: ? 2) Mrs James is in hospital and HASN’T BEEN ALLOWED TO have (and NOT “could have”) a cigarette after her meals....

1. Jane and May are in class right now Names of people always have a capital letter There is more than one person in class - Jane and May, therefore it is plural. 2 Why do you live in this cold place? A question always ends with a question mark and has the verb to do in it ( You need to get...

Hi Rommie! Thank you for your good explanation. About bicycle all is clear for me. I hope so. Another words the reason is a difference between Present Simple and Present Continuous Tense. Am I right? About part that relatives with 'went'. I went mounting climbing. S + V + O Subject...