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Do not use verbs of sense in the present continuous tense

Not too long ago, Government Spokesperson Col (Rtd) Cyrus Oguna was trolled for having uttered the words: “I can be able to” while addressing members of the fourth estate. Admittedly, such usage is common, but tautological all the same.

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