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Cambridge (Fach) / Present Continuouns and present simple 2 (Lektion)

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• The following verbs are not normally used in the present continuous: Like want need prefer know realise suppose mean
• B think When think means 'believe' or 'have an opinion', we do not use the continuous:lJ I think Mary is Canadian, but I'm not sure. (not I'm thinking)C What do you think of my plan? (=What is your opinion?)When think means 'consider', the continuous is possible:U I'm thinking about what happened. I often think about it.0 Nicky is thinking of giving up her job. (=she is considering it)
• verbs not with present continuouns understandbelievebelongfitcontainconsistseemremeber
• C present siple See hear smell tasteWe normally use the present simple (not continuous) with these verbs:U Do you see that man over there? (not Are you seeing)0 This room smells. Lefs open a window.We often use can + see/hear/smell/taste:0 I can hear a strange noise. Can you hear it?
• Look feel You can use the present simple or continuous to say how somebody looks or feels now:You Look well today. or You're Looking well today.How do you feel now? or How are you feeling now? but: I usually feel tired in the morning. (not I'm usually feeling)
• E He is selfish and He is being selfishHe's being= He's behaving I He's acting. Compare:(J I can't understand why he's being so selfish. He isn't usually like that.(being selfish = behaving selfishly at the moment)0 He never thinks about other people. He is very selfish. (not He is being)(= He is selfish generally, not only at the moment)We use am/is/are being to say how somebody is behaving. lt is not usually possible in othersentences:0 it's hot today. (not lt is being hot)U Sarah is very tired. (not is being tired)

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