January 11

 

Check your answers. Match uses a)-f) with senten 1-6 above.

1)    to decescribe a background action that was in progress when another (shorter) action happened

My partner was reading a book about babies' names when I got home.

2)    to talk about something that's Incomplete, temporary, or still in progress (often emphasising the length of time)

The author of the book has been trying to think of a good narne for it for months.

3)    to talk about situations that are in the process of changing.

The. days it's getting easier and easier to change your name.

4)    to emphasise repeated actions (that may be annoying)  

She's always talking as if she's a household name, but she's only been on Tv once!

5)    for plans that may not be definite

I’m considering naming my dog after my hero: Che Guevara.

6)    to sound tentative and less direct when we make proposals. inquiries, suggestions, etc.

I was hoping to borrow your car, if that's OK. A.,