Present continuous vs. present simple

[Jonny]

English Error, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #4 "Present Tense", question 4

Are you believing every single thing which that man says?

(a) Are you believing
(b) which
(c) says

English Error, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #4 "Present Tense", answer 4

Do you believe every single thing which that man says?

Correct entry: Do you believe
The error was: (a) Are you believing

You have found the error but your entry is incorrect.
Are you believe every single thing which that man says?
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when can I using do or are. I am very confused.

Jonny

[Mister Micawber]

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Believe is one of those verbs that are not usually found in the continuous verb forms. Others are think, love, like, seem, see, hear, need, belong-- many verbs of emotion, sensation, etc. Your grammar book and most grammar websites should have a list of them.
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