A People who go on starvation diets are just storing up health problems for the future. B People who go on starvation diets lose weight quickly but then put it back on just as fast.
In sentence A, the present continuous is used to focus on the result of a regular activity, whereas in B, the present simple is used to show things that are tru
Which one(s) is/are correct? A I’m depending on you to help me revise for this exam. B I depend on you to help me revise for this exam.
A is correct
A It was really scary! This guy gets out of the car and marches over to the blue Volvo. B Road rage incident: driver gets out of car and attacks Volvo driver.
In sentence A, the present simple is used to describe a dramatic incident, and in B it is used in a headline to attract readers.
A In this article the writer outlines the benefits of donating to charities. B Come and watch this. The president is outlining his plans for dealing with the economic problems we’re facing.
In sentence A, the present simple is used to refer to the writer’s purpose or content, whereas in B, the continuous form focuses on a present activity in progre
A I love this film. I’ve always loved this film. B I’m loving this film.
In sentence A, love is a stative verb and indicates something that is always true, whereas in B, the continuous form is used colloquially to focus on the moment
Which one(s) is/are correct? A I’m thinking white walls, minimalist furniture and bold colours for this room.B I think white walls, minimalist furniture and bold colours for this room.
Both are correct!
A Jack is getting better at tennis. B Jack gets better at tennis the more matches he plays.
In sentence A, the present continuous is used to say that an activity is in the process of change, whereas in B, the present simple shows that it is a general t
Which one(s) is/are correct? A The woman walks in wearing pyjamas and the other shoppers look on aghast.B The woman walks in wearing pyjamas and the other shoppers looked on aghast.
A is correct
Which one(s) is/are correct? A Is this bill including the wine and deserts?B Does this bill include the wine and deserts?
B is correct
Which is correct (a, b or both?) A I’m loving this dress. It’s so you! B I love this dress. It’s so you!
both are correct!
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