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He is fishing with his dog. vs He goes fishing with his dog.

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'He is fishing with his dog' implies that he is currently engaged in the activity of fishing with his dog, while 'He goes fishing with his dog' suggests that it is a regular or habitual activity for him. The choice between the two depends on whether you want to emphasize the ongoing nature of the activity or the habitual aspect.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

He is fishing with his dog.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that someone is currently fishing with their dog.

This phrase is used to describe the current action of fishing with a dog. It emphasizes the ongoing nature of the activity.

Examples:

  • He is fishing with his dog by the lake.
  • She is fishing with her dog in the river.

Alternatives:

  • He is currently fishing with his dog.
  • He is out fishing with his dog.
  • He is engaged in fishing with his dog.
  • He is actively fishing with his dog.

He goes fishing with his dog.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that someone regularly or habitually goes fishing with their dog.

This phrase is used to describe the habitual or regular activity of going fishing with a dog. It implies that it is a common practice for the person.

Examples:

  • He goes fishing with his dog every weekend.
  • She goes fishing with her dog at the nearby pond.
  • May 2, 2014 ... Readers follow the blind man as he goes fishing with his dog. He is mending his nets when a seagull snatches a line out of his hands and the ...
  • Readers follow the blind man as he goes fishing with his dog. He is mending his nets when a seagull snatches a line out of his hands and the dog, chasing the ...
  • Readers follow the blind man as he goes fishing with his dog. He is mending his nets when a seagull snatches a line out of his hands and the dog, chasing the ...

Alternatives:

  • He regularly goes fishing with his dog.
  • He often goes fishing with his dog.
  • He habitually goes fishing with his dog.
  • He frequently goes fishing with his dog.

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