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Present Continuous vs. Future Simple [#permalink] New post   21 Jul 2020, 18:02
I have been reading through some of the information in the GMAT Verbal Grammar book and I am confused over when is the right time to use present continuous or future simple. The book states that you can use simple continuous to describe an event that will continue in the future if a "time word" is added somewhere in the sentence. One example that is given is, "My uncle is arriving from Germany at 7:00 p.m." Although that sounds like a correct sentence, why would somebody say use that sentence over "My uncle will arrive tomorrow at 7:00 pm."

It seems like the arrival of the uncle has a definitive end time (7:00 pm) and the he will not continue to arrive past that point. Why is present continuous correct here?
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Re: Present Continuous vs. Future Simple [#permalink] New post   22 Jul 2020, 00:47
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I have been reading through some of the information in the GMAT Verbal Grammar book and I am confused over when is the right time to use present continuous or future simple. The book states that you can use simple continuous to describe an event that will continue in the future if a "time word" is added somewhere in the sentence. One example that is given is, "My uncle is arriving from Germany at 7:00 p.m." Although that sounds like a correct sentence, why would somebody say use that sentence over "My uncle will arrive tomorrow at 7:00 pm."

It seems like the arrival of the uncle has a definitive end time (7:00 pm) and the he will not continue to arrive past that point. Why is present continuous correct here?


Manhattan SC guide says:

In GMAT sentences, do not use the Present Progressive to indicate future actions.
Wrong: Quentin IS MEETING Harvey for lunch tomorrow.
Right: Quentin WILL MEET Harvey for lunch tomorrow.

In your example, present continuous is considered incorrect on GMAT.

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Re: Present Continuous vs. Future Simple [#permalink] New post   22 Jul 2020, 09:33
Hi Lenn
My uncle is arriving from Germany at 7:00 p.m. seems incorrect according to GMAT grammar.


Lenn wrote:
I have been reading through some of the information in the GMAT Verbal Grammar book and I am confused over when is the right time to use present continuous or future simple. The book states that you can use simple continuous to describe an event that will continue in the future if a "time word" is added somewhere in the sentence. One example that is given is, "My uncle is arriving from Germany at 7:00 p.m." Although that sounds like a correct sentence, why would somebody say use that sentence over "My uncle will arrive tomorrow at 7:00 pm."

It seems like the arrival of the uncle has a definitive end time (7:00 pm) and the he will not continue to arrive past that point. Why is present continuous correct here?
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Re: Present Continuous vs. Future Simple [#permalink] New post   22 Jul 2020, 10:43
Kinshook wrote:
Hi Lenn
My uncle is arriving from Germany at 7:00 p.m. seems incorrect according to GMAT grammar.


Lenn wrote:
I have been reading through some of the information in the GMAT Verbal Grammar book and I am confused over when is the right time to use present continuous or future simple. The book states that you can use simple continuous to describe an event that will continue in the future if a "time word" is added somewhere in the sentence. One example that is given is, "My uncle is arriving from Germany at 7:00 p.m." Although that sounds like a correct sentence, why would somebody say use that sentence over "My uncle will arrive tomorrow at 7:00 pm."

It seems like the arrival of the uncle has a definitive end time (7:00 pm) and the he will not continue to arrive past that point. Why is present continuous correct here?



Guys, May be I am on wrong page here, But Is there any post where Sc notes are available as short and concise just for revision or quick look before exam?
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