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[yoshi-pooh]

Hi, everyone!

1. I jog every day.
2. I'm jogging every day.

When you talk about your habit, jogging in ths case, which form do you normally use?

My grammar books say #1 is grammatically correct, but it seems to me #2 is also fine.

I'd appreciate your replies.

Thank you.

yoshi-pooh

[Lorikeet]

This is a very interesting question. It shows how inadequate our knowledge of verbs and their usage really is. In general, I'd go with number 1, as an indication of a repeated activity. What do you do to keep in shape? I jog every day.

However, we can also say, "What are you doing to keep in shape?" and the answer "I'm jogging every day." seems fine. I think it may be what is explained as the "extended present." I'm studying hard this semester. I'm really trying to get into shape, so I'm jogging every day.

Sorry, best I can do for an explanation. I'm still learning about verbs too.

[yoshi-pooh]

Hi, Lorikeet

Thank you for your reply. It really helped me.


yoshi-pooh