tom3m
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If Carol is working in the garden, Peter often goes down to pub.
In 5jj's Paper on Conditionals I found the sentence above. After having read the accompanied description, I still don't understand what the sentence means. I see the problem in having the present continuous (which I suppose indicates that the action has a duration and lasts for some time) in a sentence with present simple (which in my opinion is used for repeated actions). How come that Carol can work in the garden - NOW -, Peter can still go OFTEN to the pub? I am confused.
Thank you in advance for an explanation
In 5jj's Paper on Conditionals I found the sentence above. After having read the accompanied description, I still don't understand what the sentence means. I see the problem in having the present continuous (which I suppose indicates that the action has a duration and lasts for some time) in a sentence with present simple (which in my opinion is used for repeated actions). How come that Carol can work in the garden - NOW -, Peter can still go OFTEN to the pub? I am confused.
Thank you in advance for an explanation