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The progressive or continuous tenses stress the ongoing activity rather than the completed (or uncompleted) event. They carry essentially the same meaning but are affected by the speaker's view (aspect) of the communication. Often the progressive is used to indicate increased interest, involvement, or politeness: 'Will you be having wine with your dinner?'
The progressive or continuous tenses stress the ongoing activity rather than the completed (or uncompleted) event. They carry essentially the same meaning but are affected by the speaker's view (aspect) of the communication. Often the progressive is used to indicate increased interest, involvement, or politeness: 'Will you be having wine with your dinner?'
What's the difference? 
Linear Mode
