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Others:

Agree be belong disagree

Need owe own possess

Exercise 7. Select whether the statements below are correct or incorrect based on the
explanation.

1 The present continuous is created by combining the verb be in the past C/I
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tense with a verb's -ed form.
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2 When stating ongoing activities, we use the present continuous: C/I
3 T o state upcoming plans or arrangements, we use the present continuous C/I
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4 The present continuous is also used to discuss events occurring before C/I
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and after a given time.
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5 Simple present continuous describes a historical action that was C/I
continuing or progressing.
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6 The continuous is typically used with stative verbs. C/I
7 Love, hate, explain, walk, know, and like are included in stative verbs. C/I
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Present continuous formula

Affirmative sentences

Subject + to be [am, is, are] + verb-ing

For example: Mr. Mark is getting complicated cases during his legal career.

Negative sentences

Subject + to be [am, is are] + not + verb-ing

For example: Nina is not studying state science right now.

Questions

T o be [am, is, are] + subject + verb-ing +?
For example: Is Mr. Rendy committing a terrible crime to his family?

Exercise 8. Change the sentences below into negative sentences
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1 Although it may be highly desirable to stop opinion from taking on political forms, it is
according to the principle and practice of self-government.
Negative sentence: ________________________________________________________
_ _______________________________________________________________________
2 I am referring to her affinity for the sea.
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Negative sentence: ________________________________________________________
_ _______________________________________________________________________
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3 Investigators are considering the suspect through clues from the car and bloodstains.
Negative sentence: ________________________________________________________
_ _______________________________________________________________________

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