Whether to express near future actions using simple present tense or present continous
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I am reading a English book and in simple present tense section it is mentioned that simple present tense can be used to express planned events of near future, but in present continuous section same thing is mentioned for present continuous as well.
So, my question is whether both of below sentences are grammatically correct?
- I leave for New York tomorrow
- I am leaving to New York tomorrow
grammar grammaticality present-tense
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I am reading a English book and in simple present tense section it is mentioned that simple present tense can be used to express planned events of near future, but in present continuous section same thing is mentioned for present continuous as well.
So, my question is whether both of below sentences are grammatically correct?
- I leave for New York tomorrow
- I am leaving to New York tomorrow
grammar grammaticality present-tense
asked Dec 2 at 20:28
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leaving for just like the first sentence. Otherwise, in simple present the destination is more topical; with progressive the act of leaving. Both are grammatical when you change the preposition.
– KarlG
Dec 2 at 20:45
You may not be aware that our other site English Language Learners is the best place to look for answers on English questions that a fluent speaker would find trivial. If you have a question for ELL, be sure to read their guidance on what you can ask. :-)
– Chappo
Dec 3 at 0:19
@KarlG Could you please explain in bit simple language, I really didn't get your point.
– pjj
2 days ago
1) leaving to New York is non-idiomatic; you leave for. If you say, I am leaving for New York tomorrow, the act of leaving is the slightly more important information. "Can you come to dinner?" Most people would answer, "No, I'm leaving for New York tomorrow.” The act of leaving (and so can't come to dinner) is the important information. "I leave for New York tomorrow" would more likely answer the question "When are you leaving." or "Where are going?"
– KarlG
2 days ago
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I am reading a English book and in simple present tense section it is mentioned that simple present tense can be used to express planned events of near future, but in present continuous section same thing is mentioned for present continuous as well.
So, my question is whether both of below sentences are grammatically correct?
- I leave for New York tomorrow
- I am leaving to New York tomorrow
grammar grammaticality present-tense
asked Dec 2 at 20:28
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I am reading a English book and in simple present tense section it is mentioned that simple present tense can be used to express planned events of near future, but in present continuous section same thing is mentioned for present continuous as well.
So, my question is whether both of below sentences are grammatically correct?
- I leave for New York tomorrow
- I am leaving to New York tomorrow
grammar grammaticality present-tense
grammar grammaticality present-tense
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leaving for just like the first sentence. Otherwise, in simple present the destination is more topical; with progressive the act of leaving. Both are grammatical when you change the preposition.
– KarlG
Dec 2 at 20:45
You may not be aware that our other site English Language Learners is the best place to look for answers on English questions that a fluent speaker would find trivial. If you have a question for ELL, be sure to read their guidance on what you can ask. :-)
– Chappo
Dec 3 at 0:19
@KarlG Could you please explain in bit simple language, I really didn't get your point.
– pjj
2 days ago
1) leaving to New York is non-idiomatic; you leave for. If you say, I am leaving for New York tomorrow, the act of leaving is the slightly more important information. "Can you come to dinner?" Most people would answer, "No, I'm leaving for New York tomorrow.” The act of leaving (and so can't come to dinner) is the important information. "I leave for New York tomorrow" would more likely answer the question "When are you leaving." or "Where are going?"
– KarlG
2 days ago
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leaving for just like the first sentence. Otherwise, in simple present the destination is more topical; with progressive the act of leaving. Both are grammatical when you change the preposition.
– KarlG
Dec 2 at 20:45
You may not be aware that our other site English Language Learners is the best place to look for answers on English questions that a fluent speaker would find trivial. If you have a question for ELL, be sure to read their guidance on what you can ask. :-)
– Chappo
Dec 3 at 0:19
@KarlG Could you please explain in bit simple language, I really didn't get your point.
– pjj
2 days ago
1) leaving to New York is non-idiomatic; you leave for. If you say, I am leaving for New York tomorrow, the act of leaving is the slightly more important information. "Can you come to dinner?" Most people would answer, "No, I'm leaving for New York tomorrow.” The act of leaving (and so can't come to dinner) is the important information. "I leave for New York tomorrow" would more likely answer the question "When are you leaving." or "Where are going?"
– KarlG
2 days ago
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leaving for just like the first sentence. Otherwise, in simple present the destination is more topical; with progressive the act of leaving. Both are grammatical when you change the preposition.
– KarlG
Dec 2 at 20:45
leaving for just like the first sentence. Otherwise, in simple present the destination is more topical; with progressive the act of leaving. Both are grammatical when you change the preposition.
– KarlG
Dec 2 at 20:45
You may not be aware that our other site English Language Learners is the best place to look for answers on English questions that a fluent speaker would find trivial. If you have a question for ELL, be sure to read their guidance on what you can ask. :-)
– Chappo
Dec 3 at 0:19
You may not be aware that our other site English Language Learners is the best place to look for answers on English questions that a fluent speaker would find trivial. If you have a question for ELL, be sure to read their guidance on what you can ask. :-)
– Chappo
Dec 3 at 0:19
@KarlG Could you please explain in bit simple language, I really didn't get your point.
– pjj
2 days ago
@KarlG Could you please explain in bit simple language, I really didn't get your point.
– pjj
2 days ago
1) leaving to New York is non-idiomatic; you leave for. If you say, I am leaving for New York tomorrow, the act of leaving is the slightly more important information. "Can you come to dinner?" Most people would answer, "No, I'm leaving for New York tomorrow.” The act of leaving (and so can't come to dinner) is the important information. "I leave for New York tomorrow" would more likely answer the question "When are you leaving." or "Where are going?"
– KarlG
2 days ago
1) leaving to New York is non-idiomatic; you leave for. If you say, I am leaving for New York tomorrow, the act of leaving is the slightly more important information. "Can you come to dinner?" Most people would answer, "No, I'm leaving for New York tomorrow.” The act of leaving (and so can't come to dinner) is the important information. "I leave for New York tomorrow" would more likely answer the question "When are you leaving." or "Where are going?"
– KarlG
2 days ago
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There may be three correct sentences:
1. 'l am going to leave for NY tomorrow' /an intention to do this/.
2. 'l am leaving for NY tomorrow' /an arrangement made, i.e., the flight is reserved/.
3. 'I leave for NY tomorrow' /a trip schedule/.
answered Dec 3 at 5:12
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Ok, thank you for your reply. If you could also attach some reference or reading then it would be helpful for me as a grammatical proof
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There may be three correct sentences:
1. 'l am going to leave for NY tomorrow' /an intention to do this/.
2. 'l am leaving for NY tomorrow' /an arrangement made, i.e., the flight is reserved/.
3. 'I leave for NY tomorrow' /a trip schedule/.
answered Dec 3 at 5:12
user307254
62116
Ok, thank you for your reply. If you could also attach some reference or reading then it would be helpful for me as a grammatical proof
– pjj
2 days ago
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There may be three correct sentences:
1. 'l am going to leave for NY tomorrow' /an intention to do this/.
2. 'l am leaving for NY tomorrow' /an arrangement made, i.e., the flight is reserved/.
3. 'I leave for NY tomorrow' /a trip schedule/.
answered Dec 3 at 5:12
user307254
62116
Ok, thank you for your reply. If you could also attach some reference or reading then it would be helpful for me as a grammatical proof
– pjj
2 days ago
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up vote
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There may be three correct sentences:
1. 'l am going to leave for NY tomorrow' /an intention to do this/.
2. 'l am leaving for NY tomorrow' /an arrangement made, i.e., the flight is reserved/.
3. 'I leave for NY tomorrow' /a trip schedule/.
answered Dec 3 at 5:12
user307254
62116
There may be three correct sentences:
1. 'l am going to leave for NY tomorrow' /an intention to do this/.
2. 'l am leaving for NY tomorrow' /an arrangement made, i.e., the flight is reserved/.
3. 'I leave for NY tomorrow' /a trip schedule/.
answered Dec 3 at 5:12
user307254
62116
answered Dec 3 at 5:12
user307254
62116
answered Dec 3 at 5:12
user307254
62116
answered Dec 3 at 5:12
user307254
62116
62116
Ok, thank you for your reply. If you could also attach some reference or reading then it would be helpful for me as a grammatical proof
– pjj
2 days ago
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Ok, thank you for your reply. If you could also attach some reference or reading then it would be helpful for me as a grammatical proof
– pjj
2 days ago
Ok, thank you for your reply. If you could also attach some reference or reading then it would be helpful for me as a grammatical proof
– pjj
2 days ago
Ok, thank you for your reply. If you could also attach some reference or reading then it would be helpful for me as a grammatical proof
– pjj
2 days ago
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leaving for just like the first sentence. Otherwise, in simple present the destination is more topical; with progressive the act of leaving. Both are grammatical when you change the preposition.
– KarlG
Dec 2 at 20:45
You may not be aware that our other site English Language Learners is the best place to look for answers on English questions that a fluent speaker would find trivial. If you have a question for ELL, be sure to read their guidance on what you can ask. :-)
– Chappo
Dec 3 at 0:19
@KarlG Could you please explain in bit simple language, I really didn't get your point.
– pjj
2 days ago
1) leaving to New York is non-idiomatic; you leave for. If you say, I am leaving for New York tomorrow, the act of leaving is the slightly more important information. "Can you come to dinner?" Most people would answer, "No, I'm leaving for New York tomorrow.” The act of leaving (and so can't come to dinner) is the important information. "I leave for New York tomorrow" would more likely answer the question "When are you leaving." or "Where are going?"
– KarlG
2 days ago