Present Progressive

Question 1

ACTIVITY IN PROGRESS

Answer 1

An activity in progress at the moment or around the time of speaking. The three main prog. aspects are present (incompleteness, temporariness, emphasis on duration). IMPERFECTIVE ASPECTUAL MEANING

Question 2

HABIT

Answer 2

An action that is habitual or repeated but for or over a limites period of time. Advs of time are essential. IMPERFECTIVE ASPECTUAL MEANING

Question 3

ANNOYANCE

Answer 3

An action that is repeated frequently. The prog. losses its temporariness. There’s usually annoyance, irritation or disapproval on the part of the speaker. IMPERFECTIVE ASPECTUAL MEANING

Question 4

CHANGING

Answer 4

Changing situations or states developing into other states. Indicates increase or decrease. (More and more) IMPERFECTIVE ASPECTUAL MEANING

Question 5

FUTURE

Answer 5

An activity which has been arranged before hand for the near future. Has to be contextualized by adv. ASPECTUAL MEANING IRRELEVANT