Some verbs are not used in progressive forms. I love you. (NOT I am loving you.) I like this color. (NOT I am liking this… Continue reading
Verbs not used in progressive forms
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Future tense quiz
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Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate form of the verb. Answers 1. The train leaves at 6 pm. 2. I will phone you… Continue reading
Tenses Exercise
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Choose the correct form of the verb from the given alternatives. Answers 1. I visited Tokyo last summer. 2. See that the patient has complete… Continue reading
Common errors in the use of tenses – part II
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Incorrect: I had been to New York recently. Correct: I went to New York recently. Incorrect: I had written to him last week. Correct: I… Continue reading
Common errors in the use of tenses
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Incorrect: It is raining for two days. Correct: It has been raining for two days. Incorrect: The baby is sleeping for three hours now. Correct:… Continue reading