Question

Compare the meaning in the pairs of sentences. Which tenses are used? Why?
1. Ahmed comes from New York.
Ahmed is coming from New York.
2. We’ll have launch at 1:00 pm shall we?
Don’t call at 1:00 pm. we’ll be having launch
3. I’ve lived in Egypt for two years.
I lived in Egypt for two years.
4. You’re very kind. Thank you.
You’re being very kind. What do you want.
5. How much are you paying to have the school painted?
How much are you being paid to paint the school?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Ahmed is coming from New York.

2. We’ll have launch at 1:00 pm shall we?

Don’t call at 1:00 pm. we’ll be having launch

3. I’ve lived in Egypt for two years.

I lived in Egypt for two years.

4. You’re very kind. Thank you.

You’re being very kind. What do you want.

5. How much are you paying to have the school painted?

How much are you being