Nonverbis
Member
- Joined
- Jun 4, 2021
- Member Type
- Student or Learner
- Native Language
- Russian
- Home Country
- Russian Federation
- Current Location
- Russian Federation
This is from a textbook on grammar called "A Grammar of Present-day English" by I.P. Krylova.
The task is: Explain why the Present Continuous is not used in the following sentences despite the fact that the actions in them take place at the moment of speaking.
The phone's ringing. Who's it for, I wonder?
I suppose, it is a performative verb. Am I right?
The task is: Explain why the Present Continuous is not used in the following sentences despite the fact that the actions in them take place at the moment of speaking.
The phone's ringing. Who's it for, I wonder?
I suppose, it is a performative verb. Am I right?
Last edited: