Think
think can be used in the continuous when no
pinion is given or asked for:
What are you thinking about?—I’m
thinking about the game that I saw last night.
What do you think of it? (Opinion is asked for)------I don’t think
much of it. (Opinion is given)
John is thinking of going abroad. What do you think of his plan?
I think it is not a good plan. He
should stay where he is staying now.
Assume
assume can be used in the continuous when it
means accept as a starting point.
I’m assuming that you have enough
time to finish the work.
I’m assuming that it is time to
start the journey.
I’m assuming he has a lot of time
to finish reading the book.
assume power / control of a country or
organization can also be used in the continuous.
The man is assuming the highest position
in the office.
The new government is assuming the
power of the country at once.
The opposition party are assuming
to snatching the power.
Expect
expect can also be used in the continuous when
it means ‘await’.
I am expecting a letter from you.
She is expecting a baby in March.
We are expecting your arrival.
We were expecting his success.
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