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Present continuous

Grammar

Verbs with different meanings when they are states and actions

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Some verbs can talk about a state or describe an action, but the meaning changes.
Present continuous
Present simple
State verbs
Dynamic verbs
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Grammar

Mental states and the present continuous for a recent change in thinking

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Use the present continuous with verbs about mental states and emotions to show a new way of thinking or that we are not sure.
Present continuous
State verbs
Present simple
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Grammar

State verbs with the present continuous and present simple

State verbs used with the present continuous or present simple have a slightly different meaning.
Present continuous
State verbs
Present simple
Dynamic verbs
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