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Present Simple->Characteristics:
II.
Characteristics:
1. + aux. BE + Present Participle
2. + DURATIVE actions/ on-going process
3. General uses: a. actions IN PROGRESS at a certain moment in the present
time
b. Temporary present actions (ex.: Im staying in a hotel until I
find a flat.)
c. used to express the idea of gradual change(ex.: The plane is
landing at gate no. 2; I am growing old.)
d. used to express the speakers irritation related to sth. that
regularly happens ( + adv. of frequency)
e. used with future reference to express a personal arrangement/
plan for future (ex.: We are visiting London next year)
f. used to refer to repetitive short actions within a process
(ex.: Hes kicking the door).