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What does the present continuous tense indicate?
What does the present continuous tense indicate?
- An action or condition happening in the future
- An action or condition happening in the past
- An action or condition happening rarely
- An action or condition happening now and frequently (correct)
What is the formula for the present continuous tense?
What is the formula for the present continuous tense?
- to be [am, is, are] + verb [present participle] (correct)
- to be [was, were] + verb [past participle]
- to be [am, is, are] + verb [base form]
- to be [will be] + verb [present participle]
Which type of verbs are associated with the present continuous tense?
Which type of verbs are associated with the present continuous tense?
- Action verbs
- Stative verbs
- Linking verbs
- Dynamic verbs (correct)
What effect does the present continuous tense have on writing?
What effect does the present continuous tense have on writing?
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When using the present continuous tense, what does 'to be' need to be followed by?
When using the present continuous tense, what does 'to be' need to be followed by?
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Study Notes
Present Continuous Tense
- Indicates an action that is in progress at the moment of speaking, around a specific point in the present, or an action that is temporary or changing.
- Formula: Subject + to be (am/is/are) + present participle (verb-ing)
- Associated with action verbs, such as learn, write, read, and travel, which describe ongoing or temporary actions.
Effect on Writing
- Gives a sense of immediacy and informality to writing.
- Creates a dramatic effect by emphasizing the ongoing nature of an action.
Using 'to be' in the Present Continuous Tense
- Must be followed by the present participle (verb-ing), e.g., I am writing, She is studying, or They are attending.
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