Present simple or Present continuous or will?
Could you help me. What kind of grammar should I use in the following case.
When I was talking with someone, I said "I take the TOEIC exam at February 13".(The day is January 18)
1 Present simple( I take ~)
2 Present continuous(I'm taking ~)
3 be going to(I'm going to take~)
4 will (I'll take~)
I'm confused from not knowing which is correct.
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When I was talking with someone, I said "I take the TOEIC exam at February 13".(The day is January 18)
1 Present simple( I take ~)
2 Present continuous(I'm taking ~)
3 be going to(I'm going to take~)
4 will (I'll take~)
I'm confused from not knowing which is correct.
Hi Ara,
You can use 2, 3 and 4 to indicate an action that takes place in the future. However, there are nuances in English, which makes it interesting (in my opinion).
When we use "I am taking the TOEIC exam on 13 February 13", you are certain that the action is arranged and planned.
When we use "I will take the TOEIC exam on 13 February", you are making your mind to do that action (and the action takes place in the future).
Other examples:
I am flying to Narita on an early morning flight. (Tickets are already purchased.)
I will take the express ticket. (You are at the counter, and you decide to take the express option.)
Hope this helps.
Cheers, Lance
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Thank you for your quick reply. I got it! and I have a additional question. If "the exam" is subject, Which phrase should I say "The exam I'm taking is February 18" or "The exam I'm taking will be February 18"?
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You should say I'm taking the exam on January 18. ( meaning you are doing it for sure) You can also say I'm going to take the exam on January 18 ( meaning you intend to do it)
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