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    The document provides examples of how to use continuous (progressive) aspect in English grammar. It shows how the continuous aspect describes actions that are ongoing or in progress over a period of time, such as "They've been waiting here for an hour" and "When I came in, he was having a Skype-meeting." It also gives examples of how the continuous aspect can describe temporary situations and actions that change or repeat over time.

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    Grammar for Upper-Intermediate or Advanced Learners : Continuous Aspect. Review

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    The document provides examples of how to use continuous (progressive) aspect in English grammar. It shows how the continuous aspect describes actions that are ongoing or in progress over a period of time, such as "They've been waiting here for an hour" and "When I came in, he was having a Skype-meeting." It also gives examples of how the continuous aspect can describe temporary situations and actions that change or repeat over time.

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    Grammar: Continuous Aspect

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    The document provides examples of how to use continuous (progressive) aspect in English grammar. It shows how the continuous aspect describes actions that are ongoing or in progress over a period of time, such as "They've been waiting here for an hour" and "When I came in, he was having a Skype-meeting." It also gives examples of how the continuous aspect can describe temporary situations and actions that change or repeat over time.

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    Grammar:

    Continuous Aspect.
    They’ve been waiting
    here for an hour.

    Action that we see happening


    over a period of time
    When I came in, he was
    having Skype-meeting.

    Action in progress
    when another thing happens
    We’re staying here while our
    office is being decorated.

    Temporary or
    incomplete situations
    How can I be expected
    to work if you’re constantly
    interrupting?
    Repeated action
    (that may be annoying)
    He was getting more
    disobedient every day.

    Situation in the process


    of changing
    They are opening a new
    studio in Dallas next month.

    Plans
    I was hoping that you
    might give me the basic
    understanding of all that.
    Tentative ideas
    (not to be too direct with a request)

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