Beginner question
Beginner question
They don’t get on well. They: (are always arguing) or (always argue)
The exercises key says the correct answer is (are always arguing)
My question is why is (always argue) incorrect ?
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Best Answer
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DavidCrosbie
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@ShowMoiDwae, I don't think they always argue is incorrect.
But I do think sounds more natural as the second sentence in
They don't get on well. They're always arguing.The problem is the word always.
In They always argue the word is used literally meaning 'every time'.
But then what does every mean?
It would be OK if you specified some relevant times:
They always argue when they meet.
They go to the club on Wednesdays and they always argue.In They're always arguing the word is an exaggeration meaning 'very very often'.
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