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can simple present sentences mix with present continous?



 
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can simple present sentences mix with present continous? #1 (permalink) Tue Feb 12, 2008 23:04 pm   can simple present sentences mix with present continous?
 

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can simple present sentences mix with present continous? #2 (permalink) Wed Feb 13, 2008 0:19 am   can simple present sentences mix with present continous?
 

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Here, the second sentence does not work well, though it might be applicable to describe a recurring situation. When mixed, the continuous serves as the matrix (the ongoing activity) within which the simple is a (relatively) instantaneous act.
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