– For things in general or things that happen repeatedly: *Water boils at 100 degree. People spend their weekend in parks. It rains in Iraq only in winter.– For permanent situations ( things) that continue for a long time. *My uncle lives in Baghdad, he has spent his life there. *Stative verbs: Some verbs mostly are not used with –ing form*Feelings and emotions: know, hate, love *believing and thinking: realize, mean,..*having and possession: contain, own, possess,..* wants and preference: desire, need, like,…*sense perception: seem. Taste, sound,.. | – Things happen at or around the time of speaking ( the action is not complete): *Be careful. The water is boiling It is raining now. let’s go inside.– For temporary situations ( things that continue for a short time): *Ann is living in a hostel until she finds flat.– For pejorative ( unwanted) habits: *My friend is always losing her keys.*Dynamic verbs: The majority of verbs can be used with –ing form:* speaking, drinking, discussing,.. |
