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i am watching t.v vs i watch t.v

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I am watching T.V." describes a current activity, while "I watch T.V." describes a general habit.
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Last updated: July 28, 2024 • 43658 views

i am watching t.v

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe an action that is currently happening.

'I am watching T.V.' is used to talk about an action that is currently taking place. It indicates that the person is in the process of watching television at the moment.

Examples:

  • I am watching T.V. right now.
  • She is watching T.V. in the living room.
  • Sep 7, 2022 ... “I am watching TV.” “I am looking at TV” sounds odd to a native speaker (to me, anyway). It is not idiomatic without an article, such as “a TV” or “the TV.”
  • Jun 8, 2024 ... I think most people are aware "I am watching TV" can refer to just watching a show or specifically watching it on a television screen. Upvote
  • Jan 25, 2018 ... I am watching television. (NOT I am watching TV.) Could someone please explain why simply using "TV" is wrong? word ...
  • Oct 4, 2024 ... AppleWatch records sleep while I am watching TV. Support. Hi guys. So I have a weird occurrence with my AWU: Last night (more than 1h before ...
  • ... I am watching TV or Youtube. I think a lot during the walk: I waste too much time on Youtube, I should start learn programing, I should keep praticing piano ...
  • Dec 3, 2020 ... "While I am watching TV" is a time clause. It refers to a present or future time period during which I am watching TV.
  • Mar 15, 2017 ... What I am Watching” is a column we will be writing from time to time. With this column we will be sharing about movies and TV shows that are ...
  • Feb 16, 2012 ... I have a viore lc32vh62 and while I am watching tv the volume goes in and out for no apparent reason. I have tried.
  • Aug 26, 2015 ... Now while I am watching TV the Crackle screens just pops up and interupts my viewing. Can anyone help me resolve this problem? Expand Post.
  • Jan 26, 2017 ... ... I am watching TV or apple TV or a DVD. Kind of Like a PIP, picture in picture, but it only pops up if there is an alert. It could also be ...

Alternatives:

  • I am currently watching T.V.
  • I am in the middle of watching T.V.

i watch t.v

This phrase is correct and commonly used to talk about a habitual or regular action.

'I watch T.V.' is used to describe a habitual or regular action. It indicates that watching television is something the person does regularly or as a habit.

Examples:

  • I watch T.V. every evening.
  • He watches T.V. before going to bed.
  • Sep 16, 2023 ... How can I watch TV and still listen to music at same time with sonos surrounds eARC and Spotify? I also have a smart TV... seems like I ...
  • Apr 8, 2016 ... can i watch tv on my apple ipad and is it free, if so how ? my daughter bought me an apple ipad , i would like to know if i can watch tv on ...
  • Dec 4, 2019 ... I watch TV to spend time with my husband, but I get bored. Even before smart phones.
  • Dec 28, 2018 ... TV means television, and the word "television" has a few meanings. When we say "I watch TV", we actually mean not that piece of equipment ...
  • Dec 19, 2021 ... Can I watch TV on Sabbath? All related (37).
  • Apr 13, 2010 ... How can I watch TV on my PC without using online sites? I have heard of TV tuners but is it just a matter of hooking a TV tuner to your computer ...
  • Feb 20, 2019 ... How do I watch TV without a cable in 2021? UHF antenna for Freeview? Almost all modern tellies have ...
  • Jul 18, 2018 ... Can I watch TV while listening to Music on the Sonos Beam? ... I can't find this listed anywhere. Does anyone know if the video source will remain ...
  • Sep 24, 2016 ... Can I watch TV when thunder rumbles? https://www.quora.com/Can-I-watch-TV-when-thunder-rumbles-1 · Should I leave my TV on during a ...
  • Aug 10, 2015 ... Why cant I watch TV through Xbox One and at the same time stream a game to a windows 10 device?? If we can "snap" TV while playing games on ...

Alternatives:

  • I usually watch T.V.
  • I watch T.V. regularly.

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