I heard my phone ring (not ringing/rang?) - WordReference Forums
Jun 4, 2017 · Ringing is progressive aspect, and it emphasizes the "continuous action" of the phone ringing (as you've noted); by contrast, ring is non-progressive, and it shows the verb …
When the phone rang / when the phone was ringing
Aug 8, 2019 · The phone stops ringing the instant that you answer it. The ringing doesn't continue so the two actions don't overlap. The second action doesn't happen during the first action.
"The phone rings." or "The phone is ringing"? | WordReference …
May 15, 2013 · Hello,everyone. ①The phone rings. ②The phone is ringing. Q1. What differs between ① and ②? ③The phone rings now. Q2. Is the sentence③ grammatically correct? I …
When the phone [was ringing / rang] | WordReference Forums
Apr 26, 2021 · Hello, everyone, In the sentence, “When the phone [was ringing / rang], she was writing a letter to her best friend.", 1. which tense is more suitable? I assume that among the …
Phone is ringing...be going to vs will - WordReference Forums
Jan 18, 2008 · In this context: I'll get it = The person is affirming that they will be the one who answers it. "I'm going to get it" isn't really used for answering phones, however if it were used, …
I <had just left><was just leaving> the house when the phone rang
Nov 23, 2020 · I had just left the house when the phone rang. I ran back into the house, but the phone had stopped before I reached it. In this scenario, you were perhaps already in the street …
Give me a ring or give me a call <at><on> my phone
Aug 17, 2018 · My mother can't find her phone so she asks me: Give me ring on /at my phone. Or Give a call on/ at my phone. What should be used:"give ring/call on/at"...
'ring' or 'ringing' | WordReference Forums
Nov 10, 2015 · Are they identical in meaning:- 1). Suddenly a loud ringing/ring pierced through the silence of the night. 2). After at least eight ringing/ring, the maid answered the phone. 3). She …
I get it / I'll get it [going to answer phone] - WordReference Forums
Feb 3, 2010 · When the phone is ringing and we are going to answer the phone, what do we say? 1. I get it 2. I 'll get it 3. I 'm getting it 4. I 'll be getting it I regard the second option as correct. …
has rung/has been ringing - WordReference Forums
Sep 22, 2018 · Hello, I hesitate when solving a grammar exercise: The telephone has been ringing / has rung four times in the last hour, and each time it has been for my roommate. I …