. compare the given expressions in the following columns. which one of them correct and wrong.support your remark with proper explanation.
COLUMN A
1] DO YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN?
2]I SEE EVERYONE ADMIRING ME.
3]WHAT DO YOU THINK?
4]I KNOW THAT ROSE IS RED.
5]THIS FLOWER SMELLS SWEET.
6]THE PIZZA TASTES DELICIOUS.
COLUMN B
A] DO YOU KNOW WHAT I AM MEANING?
B] I AM SEEING EVERYONE ADMIRING ME.
C] WHAT ARE YOU THINKING/
D] I AM KNOWING THAT ROSE IS RED.
E] THIS FLOWER IS SMELLING SWEET.
F] THE PIZZA IS TASTING DELICIOUS.
The present continuous tense is used to describe:
- actions that are in progress at the moment
- plans for the future
- an action that is repeated
This tense is often overused and misused by speakers who are non-native English speakers.
All the sentences in column A are correct. They use simple present tense that describes an action that is repeated, usual, a universal truth, a habit, etc.
Column B is incorrect use of simple continuous tense.