Question

Present Simple or Present Continuous.I don't like maria (forget, always) what time the soap (start).

Answer 1

I don't like Maria always forgets what time the soap starts.

глагол to forget - забывать - во временах группы Continuous не употребляется

Answer 2

Maria is always forgetting what time the soap starts.

Answer 3

The correct form of the verb tense to use in this sentence is the Present Simple.

"I don't like Maria forgetting what time the soap starts."

In this sentence, we are expressing a general dislike for Maria's habit of forgetting the starting time of the soap. We are not referring to a specific instance, but rather her tendency to do so in general. Therefore, we use the Present Simple tense.

If we were referring to a specific instance or an action happening at the moment of speaking, we would use the Present Continuous tense. For example:

"I don't like Maria always forgetting what time the soap is starting."

In this sentence, we are referring to a specific instance of Maria forgetting the starting time of the soap. The action is happening at the moment of speaking or around it. Therefore, we use the Present Continuous tense.

Overall, the choice between Present Simple and Present Continuous depends on whether we are referring to a general habit or a specific action happening at the moment.