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He goes home now vs He is going home now

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'He goes home now' is a simple present tense statement, while 'He is going home now' is a present continuous tense statement. The choice between them depends on whether you want to emphasize a habitual action ('goes home') or an action happening at the moment ('is going home').

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 1245 views

He goes home now

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate a habitual action in the present.

This phrase is used to describe a regular or habitual action that someone does at the present time. It indicates a routine behavior.

Examples:

He goes home now after work every day.
She goes to the gym now in the evenings.
The bus driver goes home now after dropping off the passengers.
My dog goes to sleep now after his evening walk.
The teacher goes to the staff room now during the break.

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If he goes home now, he could develop ARDS, he could relapse, even fall and break his hip.
And now he goes home... and he eats a TV dinner.
He goes home and then murders her.
Unless he goes home and shoots himself.
He goes home to Kansas City, Missouri.
I do that, he goes home, I never find out anything.
He goes home, has something to eat.
I swear - he goes home with someone every year.
So he goes to the arena, and finding no comfort there, he goes home to Adrian.
Look, don't get him all riled up before he goes home.
That night, he goes home and writes and records a song dedicated to her.
When your father leaves the office, he goes home, he sleeps.
I fire him, he goes home, he blows his brains out.
! He goes home, Harriet will just have to take care of him, too.
Arkady, the Russian, he goes home with us.
At our age, we can't afford the luxury of taking it slow, and it's either this or he goes home and...
And off he goes home with his little kickback in his pocket.
But then it gets better. Day 96 he goes home.
Then he goes home, packs a few things and leaves.
They pin a medal on his chest. He goes home to a ticker tape parade.

Alternatives:

He usually goes home now.
He goes home at this time every day.
He goes home after work now.
He goes home now as part of his routine.
He goes home now as usual.

He is going home now

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate an action happening at the present moment.

This phrase is used to describe an action that is currently in progress at the present moment. It indicates that the person is in the process of going home.

Examples:

He is going home now because he forgot his keys.
She is going home now after finishing her work.
The team is going home now after the match.
I am going home now as it's getting late.
They are going home now to prepare for the party.

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I think we're going home now.
Okay, sweetheart, you're going home now.
I'm going home now Susannah.
I mean, going home now, seeing everyone, especially after the way we left...
Listen, I'm going home now.
So unless you're breaking up with me, I am going home now.
-We're not going home now.
- I think we're going home now.
Bad - we're going home now.
- Are you going home now?.
Nemo's gone, and I'm going home now.
Yes, but you're going home now.
Nemo's gone, and I'm going home now.
I think we better be going home now.
We're going home now, Mr. O'Brien.
And you're not going home now.
I'm not going home now.
And I was wondering if you wouldn't mind going home now.
It's all right, you're going home now.
[Softly groans] I'm going home now, sir.

Alternatives:

He is currently going home.
He is in the process of going home now.
He is on his way home now.
He is heading home now.
He is leaving for home now.

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