What is the difference between "are you understanding" and "do you

[heidi]

English Grammar Error, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #22 "Gerunds and Idioms", question 5

It's a very simple question and I'm sure you're quite capable of answering it: Are you understanding what I'm saying?

(a) I'm sure
(b) quite capable of
(c) Are you understanding

English Grammar Error, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #22 "Gerunds and Idioms", answer 5

It's a very simple question and I'm sure you're quite capable of answering it: Do you understand what I'm saying?

Correct entry: Do you understand
The error was: (c) Are you understanding
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Is it a right answer?

heidi

[Alan]

Yes. You need the Present Simple - Do you understand and not the continuous form Are you ...

Alan
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