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Common errors in English: Usage of Belong, Like,Hating.

 “Belong", “Like” etc not in -ing form


Incorrect : This book is belonging to me. 

Correct : This book belongs to me.


Incorrect: I am not liking her. 

Correct : I don’t like her.


Incorrect : I am hating you. 

Correct : I hate you.


Note: Stative verbs like Iove, hate, like, and dislike cannot be used in any progressive aspect. When present continuous is impossible, we should use the present indefinite tense.

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