1. Facts that are always true
Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
2. Habits
British people drink a lot of tea. States 3. States
I don't like gangster films. 4. Declarations (Verbs describing opinions and feelings tend to be state verbs)
I hope you 'II come to my party. I bet you don't know the answer! I know you live in this street. 5. Headlines (`telegram` style)
Ship sinks in midnight collision. 6. Instructions and itineraries (travel arrangements)
First you clean up the room. On day three we visit London. 7. Dramatic narratives and sport commentaries
The thief gets into the house, takes all jewellery and escapes.
2.Present continuous (progressive)
1.Temporary situations:
I'm staying in a hotel until I find a flat. Are yon enjoying your stay here? My car has broken down, so I am walking to work these days. 2. Changing or developing situations:
She is putting on weight.
Things are getting worse!
3. Actions happening at the moment of speaking: Te dog is sleeping on our bed! 4. Actions happening around the moment of speaking: I'm learning to drive. I am reading a new novel by Remark. 5.Complaints about bad habits (frequently repeated actions with always, continually, forever and constantly, expressing annoyance or criticism):
You are always complaining about my cooking! He is always asking stupid questions! 6. Fixed arrangements in the near future:
I am leaving for London next week. Don is seeing his boss today.
