[Grammar] i was thinking

[Will17]

Hello!

Can "was thinking" and "thought" be used interchangeably in this case, please? :

"For next week, I've prepared a presentation about our company because I thought/I was thinking you'd find it useful".

Thanks a lot
Will

 

[J&K Tutoring]

I recommend you not use 'was thinking' in this case. Sounds like you were thinking it would be useful, but now maybe you are thinking something else.

 

[billmcd]

Hello!

Can "was thinking" and "thought" be used interchangeably in this case, please? :

"For next week, I've prepared a presentation about our company because I thought/I was thinking you'd find it useful".

Thanks a lot
Will

In the context presented, either would be OK, but I would prefer simple past, "thought".