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i am reading vs i am studying

Both "I am reading" and "I am studying" are correct, but they are used differently. The word "reading" refers to the act of reading a book or text, while "studying" refers to actively learning or preparing for an exam.
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Last updated: December 11, 2024 • 9767 views

i am reading

This phrase is correct and commonly used when someone is currently reading a book or text.

This phrase is used to indicate that the person is in the act of reading something at that moment.

Examples:

  • I am reading a novel right now.
  • She is reading a magazine in the waiting room.
  • Are you reading the newspaper?
  • He is reading a textbook for his class.
  • They are reading a bedtime story to their children.
  • I Am Reading reminds us that we're teaching children, not reading levels. Kathy and Matt show how to nurture, nudge, and instruct young readers to.
  • Oct 18, 2023 ... I have assigned readings - scholarly articles and textbook chapters. I have no idea what I am reading. Words are in English but I can't make sense of anything.
  • 3 reviews of I AM READING ROOM "+5 stars for entertainment value, -2 stars for weirdness... Came here for work, part of the fire-code enforcement annual ...
  • Jul 27, 2019 ... I am reading a book... in German! I'm reading Drachenläufer, or The Kite Runner, in its original title. I started studying German by myself ...
  • Feb 10, 2020 ... Why do I never understand what I am reading when I am studying until I read it twice? I never seem to be able to focus no matter how hard I ...
  • I am reading so many books! by Shuli J. '22, MEng '23. getting back to my bookworm roots. August 6, 2022. in Summer. As a child, I was a hugely voracious ...
  • Mar 15, 2020 ... 804 likes, 50 comments - sophieblackall on March 15, 2020: "Hello! Here I am reading the beginning of Ivy and Bean, One Big Happy Family, ...
  • User3670582949627088369 (Member) asked a question. February 22, 2020 at 8:10 AM. What if I cant find the book I am reading. I'm having trouble finding my ...
  • Amazon.com: I Am Reading: Nurturing Young Children's Meaning Making and Joyful Engagement with Any Book: 9780275979706: Collins, Kathy, Glover, Matt: Books.
  • May 14, 2021 ... I am reading the Bible every day. It is customary to use present tense (A) to refer to a daily practice. I am perplexed to learn that ...

Alternatives:

  • I am currently reading
  • I am in the middle of reading
  • I am engrossed in reading
  • I am immersed in reading
  • I am absorbed in reading

i am studying

This phrase is correct and commonly used when someone is actively learning or preparing for an exam.

This phrase is used to indicate that the person is engaged in studying, usually for educational purposes or to acquire knowledge.

Examples:

  • I am studying for my biology test.
  • She is studying Spanish in the evenings.
  • Are you studying for your final exams?
  • He is studying to become a doctor.
  • They are studying together for the history quiz.
  • Aug 30, 2020 ... Why I am studying journalism. Report this article; Close menu. Abbas Mehrabian. Abbas Mehrabian.
  • Dec 1, 2022 ... I am studying, but "stu" is silent · Comments Section · Community Info Section · More posts you may like.
  • Mar 26, 2023 ... What is the difference between the phrases "I am studying" and "I study" in English? Which one is grammatically correct and why? They ...
  • Feb 12, 2009 ... Is it correct to say "I am studying Law". Or is it more correct to say "I study Law"? And the speaker is NOT studying anything at the moment ...
  • Nov 15, 2019 ... I am studying English, and I want to be fluent, but I tried a lot of techniques and I still stuck while speaking English. What shall I do?
  • Feb 5, 2015 ... The meanings are similar, however I recommend you use I am studying, to emphasize the fact that it's just temporary -- someday you will finish ...
  • Aug 28, 2020 ... I am studying for a Master's Degree in [x] at [University B] after completing [or earning] my Bachelor's Degree in [z] at [University A].
  • Why I am Studying History. Ten years ago, my Dad gave me a notebook. It was small and square, hardback, with a flaking moss-green cover and paper-thin pages ...
  • Jan 13, 2015 ... ... I am studying at the ... I am studying at the univeristy of XX. But instead of three pieces, I would like to ...
  • May 24, 2021 ... Currently, I am studying 4-5 hours a day and I want to increase it to 12-14 hours. What do I need to improve my study time? Submission ...

Alternatives:

  • I am currently studying
  • I am in the middle of studying
  • I am engrossed in studying
  • I am immersed in studying
  • I am absorbed in studying

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