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the simple present vs. the present progressive Mon Nov 12, 2007 18:37 pm  the simple present vs. the present progressive
 

The train is leavig in five minutes.

The train leaves in five minutes.

Which sounds better? or both of them are ok?
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the simple present vs. the present progressive Mon Nov 12, 2007 19:09 pm  the simple present vs. the present progressive
 

Since the Simple Present is occasionally used to talk about the fixed future events, you can use both examples.
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the simple present vs. the present progressive Mon Nov 12, 2007 19:10 pm  the simple present vs. the present progressive
 

roger! thanks ~~
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