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Where else present simple is used? Thank you very much for the answer. |
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| For actions of short duration at the exact moment they occur. You'll hear it used this way in sports commentaries, for instance: He has the ball. He shoots- he scores! |
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| When there is a timetable: The train leaves at 8.45 or The plane takes off at 9.45 etc. |
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| In many occasions to describe "calendar" future events (very similar to the "general truth" category) The school opens on September 4th Also, some verbs denoting activity/process/momentary events don't take the progressive aspect even if it would seem natural to use: I can see someone through the window ![]() *I am seeing someone through the window ![]() I can't hear what they're saying ![]() *I'm not hearing what they're saying ![]() I suppose we should buy that ![]() *I'm supposing we should buy that |
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| Thanks a lot for this useful topic and answers . I really enjoyed . |
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