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I saw this example in a dictionary, and have some questions.
I was starting to get a bit flabby around my waist.
Question 1:
I don't understand why the writer uses past continous tense.
Question 2:
Are there any differences if I use 'present', 'present continous' and simple past tense?
I saw this example in a dictionary, and have some questions.
I was starting to get a bit flabby around my waist.
Question 1:
I don't understand why the writer uses past continous tense.
Question 2:
Are there any differences if I use 'present', 'present continous' and simple past tense?
Thanks
pete
That will be ok! It depends on the situation you are in.
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