Continuous Aspect P1W2C3

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Read the sentences from class and decide what the correct function is. Focus on the meaning of the continuous verbs.

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These days it’s getting easier and easier to change your name.

to describe a background action that was in progress when another action (shorter) happened

to emphasize repeated actions (that may be annoying)

to talk about something that's incomplete, temporary, or still in progress (focuses on how long)

to sound tentative and less direct when we make proposals, inquires, suggestions, ask for something, etc.

for plans that may not be definite

to talk about situations that are in the process of changing

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1

She’s always talking as if she’s a household name, but she’s only been on TV once!

to emphasize repeated actions (that may be annoying)

to sound tentative and less direct when we make proposals, inquires, suggestions, ask for something, etc.

to talk about something that's incomplete, temporary, or still in progress (focuses on how long)

to talk about situations that are in the process of changing

to describe a background action that was in progress when another action (shorter) happened

for plans that may not be definite

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1

I’m considering naming my dog after my hero: Tony Stank.

to sound tentative and less direct when we make proposals, inquires, suggestions, ask for something, etc.

to emphasize repeated actions (that may be annoying)

to talk about something that's incomplete, temporary, or still in progress (focuses on how long)

to describe a background action that was in progress when another action (shorter) happened

for plans that may not be definite

to talk about situations that are in the process of changing

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1

The author of the book has been trying to think of a good name for it for months

for plans that may not be definite

to emphasize repeated actions (that may be annoying)

to sound tentative and less direct when we make proposals, inquires, suggestions, ask for something, etc.

to talk about something that's incomplete, temporary, or still in progress (focuses on how long)

to talk about situations that are in the process of changing

to describe a background action that was in progress when another action (shorter) happened

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1

My partner was reading a book about baby names when I got home.

for plans that may not be definite

to emphasize repeated actions (that may be annoying)

to sound tentative and less direct when we make proposals, inquires, suggestions, ask for something, etc.

to talk about situations that are in the process of changing

to describe a background action that was in progress when another action (shorter) happened

to talk about something that's incomplete, temporary, or still in progress (focuses on how long)

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1

I was hoping to borrow your car, if that’s OK.

to emphasize repeated actions (that may be annoying)

to talk about situations that are in the process of changing

to sound tentative and less direct when we make proposals, inquires, suggestions, ask for something, etc.

to describe a background action that was in progress when another action (shorter) happened

to talk about something that's incomplete, temporary, or still in progress (focuses on how long)

for plans that may not be definite

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1

Using the past continuous and the past simple; describe a past action that was in progress when another shorter action happened.
For example:
I was talking on the phone when I saw the accident.

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1

Using the present perfect continuous; talk about something that is incomplete or still in progress.
For example:
I've been going to the gym for about 8 months now.

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1

Using the present continuous; talk about a situation that is in the process of changing.
For example:
Things are becoming more and more expensive every day.

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1

Using the present continuous and 'always'; talk about and emphasize a repeated action that may be annoying for you.
For example:
We all have that one friend who is always getting back together with their exes after they break up.

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1

Using the present continuous or present perfect continuous and one of the following verbs (consider/think about/contemplate); talk about a plan that may not be definite.
For example:
Nancy is thinking about going to the gym. - or -
Nancy has been thinking about going to the gym.

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1

Using the expression 'was/were hoping to'; to sound tentative and less direct to ask for something, like a favor.
For example:
I ws hoping you could lend me 80 thousand dollars.

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1

Continuous Aspect P1W2C3

These days it’s getting easier and easier to change your name.

She’s always talking as if she’s a household name, but she’s only been on TV once!

I’m considering naming my dog after my hero: Tony Stank.

The author of the book has been trying to think of a good name for it for months

My partner was reading a book about baby names when I got home.

I was hoping to borrow your car, if that’s OK.

Using the past continuous and the past simple; describe a past action that was in progress when another shorter action happened.
For example:
I was talking on the phone when I saw the accident.

Using the present perfect continuous; talk about something that is incomplete or still in progress.
For example:
I've been going to the gym for about 8 months now.

Using the present continuous; talk about a situation that is in the process of changing.
For example:
Things are becoming more and more expensive every day.

Using the present continuous and 'always'; talk about and emphasize a repeated action that may be annoying for you.
For example:
We all have that one friend who is always getting back together with their exes after they break up.

Using the present continuous or present perfect continuous and one of the following verbs (consider/think about/contemplate); talk about a plan that may not be definite.
For example:
Nancy is thinking about going to the gym. - or -
Nancy has been thinking about going to the gym.

Using the expression 'was/were hoping to'; to sound tentative and less direct to ask for something, like a favor.
For example:
I ws hoping you could lend me 80 thousand dollars.

Please upload a picture of your class notes.

These days it’s getting easier and easier to change your name.

She’s always talking as if she’s a household name, but she’s only been on TV once!

I’m considering naming my dog after my hero: Tony Stank.

The author of the book has been trying to think of a good name for it for months

My partner was reading a book about baby names when I got home.

I was hoping to borrow your car, if that’s OK.

Using the past continuous and the past simple; describe a past action that was in progress when another shorter action happened.
For example:
I was talking on the phone when I saw the accident.

Using the present perfect continuous; talk about something that is incomplete or still in progress.
For example:
I've been going to the gym for about 8 months now.

Using the present continuous; talk about a situation that is in the process of changing.
For example:
Things are becoming more and more expensive every day.

Using the present continuous and 'always'; talk about and emphasize a repeated action that may be annoying for you.
For example:
We all have that one friend who is always getting back together with their exes after they break up.

Using the present continuous or present perfect continuous and one of the following verbs (consider/think about/contemplate); talk about a plan that may not be definite.
For example:
Nancy is thinking about going to the gym. - or -
Nancy has been thinking about going to the gym.

Using the expression 'was/were hoping to'; to sound tentative and less direct to ask for something, like a favor.
For example:
I ws hoping you could lend me 80 thousand dollars.

Please upload a picture of your class notes.

Continuous Aspect P1W2C3

Continuous Aspect P1W2C3

These days it’s getting easier and easier to change your name.

She’s always talking as if she’s a household name, but she’s only been on TV once!

I’m considering naming my dog after my hero: Tony Stank.

The author of the book has been trying to think of a good name for it for months

My partner was reading a book about baby names when I got home.

I was hoping to borrow your car, if that’s OK.

Using the past continuous and the past simple; describe a past action that was in progress when another shorter action happened.For example:I was talking on the phone when I saw the accident.

Using the present perfect continuous; talk about something that is incomplete or still in progress.For example:I've been going to the gym for about 8 months now.

Using the present continuous; talk about a situation that is in the process of changing.For example:Things are becoming more and more expensive every day.

Using the present continuous and 'always'; talk about and emphasize a repeated action that may be annoying for you.For example:We all have that one friend who is always getting back together with their exes after they break up.

Using the present continuous or present perfect continuous and one of the following verbs (consider/think about/contemplate); talk about a plan that may not be definite.For example:Nancy is thinking about going to the gym. - or -Nancy has been thinking about going to the gym.

Using the expression 'was/were hoping to'; to sound tentative and less direct to ask for something, like a favor.For example:I ws hoping you could lend me 80 thousand dollars.

Please upload a picture of your class notes.

These days it’s getting easier and easier to change your name.

She’s always talking as if she’s a household name, but she’s only been on TV once!

I’m considering naming my dog after my hero: Tony Stank.

The author of the book has been trying to think of a good name for it for months

My partner was reading a book about baby names when I got home.

I was hoping to borrow your car, if that’s OK.

Using the past continuous and the past simple; describe a past action that was in progress when another shorter action happened.For example:I was talking on the phone when I saw the accident.

Using the present perfect continuous; talk about something that is incomplete or still in progress.For example:I've been going to the gym for about 8 months now.

Using the present continuous; talk about a situation that is in the process of changing.For example:Things are becoming more and more expensive every day.

Using the present continuous and 'always'; talk about and emphasize a repeated action that may be annoying for you.For example:We all have that one friend who is always getting back together with their exes after they break up.

Using the present continuous or present perfect continuous and one of the following verbs (consider/think about/contemplate); talk about a plan that may not be definite.For example:Nancy is thinking about going to the gym. - or -Nancy has been thinking about going to the gym.

Using the expression 'was/were hoping to'; to sound tentative and less direct to ask for something, like a favor.For example:I ws hoping you could lend me 80 thousand dollars.

Please upload a picture of your class notes.

Using the past continuous and the past simple; describe a past action that was in progress when another shorter action happened.
For example:
I was talking on the phone when I saw the accident.

Using the present perfect continuous; talk about something that is incomplete or still in progress.
For example:
I've been going to the gym for about 8 months now.

Using the present continuous; talk about a situation that is in the process of changing.
For example:
Things are becoming more and more expensive every day.

Using the present continuous and 'always'; talk about and emphasize a repeated action that may be annoying for you.
For example:
We all have that one friend who is always getting back together with their exes after they break up.

Using the present continuous or present perfect continuous and one of the following verbs (consider/think about/contemplate); talk about a plan that may not be definite.
For example:
Nancy is thinking about going to the gym. - or -
Nancy has been thinking about going to the gym.

Using the expression 'was/were hoping to'; to sound tentative and less direct to ask for something, like a favor.
For example:
I ws hoping you could lend me 80 thousand dollars.

Using the past continuous and the past simple; describe a past action that was in progress when another shorter action happened.
For example:
I was talking on the phone when I saw the accident.

Using the present perfect continuous; talk about something that is incomplete or still in progress.
For example:
I've been going to the gym for about 8 months now.

Using the present continuous; talk about a situation that is in the process of changing.
For example:
Things are becoming more and more expensive every day.

Using the present continuous and 'always'; talk about and emphasize a repeated action that may be annoying for you.
For example:
We all have that one friend who is always getting back together with their exes after they break up.

Using the present continuous or present perfect continuous and one of the following verbs (consider/think about/contemplate); talk about a plan that may not be definite.
For example:
Nancy is thinking about going to the gym. - or -
Nancy has been thinking about going to the gym.

Using the expression 'was/were hoping to'; to sound tentative and less direct to ask for something, like a favor.
For example:
I ws hoping you could lend me 80 thousand dollars.