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    Default Re: Present continuous

    Quote Originally Posted by PROESL View Post
    Well, I've already mentioned this in another way, I think, but here it is, anyway.



    There's also a progressive form which uses the second form of "be". This progressive form is used to express ongoing actions, events, or activities in the past, and it can also be used with reference to the present or future as part of a second conditional (hypothetical present or hypothetical future - distant possibility).
    I take that these are your designations, Pro. Could you provide some examples for the underlined part?

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    Quote Originally Posted by albeit View Post
    I take that these are your designations, Pro. Could you provide some examples for the underlined part?
    I think that how I've matched what I feel are more logical clearer terms with the terms that are traditional is sufficient for one to easily consider and come up with examples. In fact, I think it's obvious. Look at a suggested term and see what it goes with that is the traditional term. From there, examples should be difficult to think of.



    Here's the list. The way you've quoted what I said makes it seem that my form of communication is not clear.

    present simple that does the same thing? < This the first form. One use of the first form is to express a future action or event that is part of a schedule or timetable.

    The plane leaves at six.

    So then that's it. We wake up at four tomorrow, and we're at the boat by five ready to fish. Let's get some sleep now.

    present progressive/continuous form that is used for a future - This the progressive form, which uses the form of "be" as an auxiliary. One use of the progressive form is to express something that is planned or arranged.

    We're waking up early to go fishing tomorrow.

    There's also a progressive form which uses the second form of "be". This progressive form is used to express ongoing actions, events, or activities in the past, and it can also be used with reference to the present or future as part of a second conditional (hypothetical present or hypothetical future - distant possibility).

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