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Which verb tense indicates that an action or condition is happening now, frequently, and may continue into the future?
Which verb tense indicates that an action or condition is happening now, frequently, and may continue into the future?
- Past tense
- Present continuous tense (correct)
- Future tense
- Present tense
What is the formula for the present continuous tense?
What is the formula for the present continuous tense?
- to be [will be] + verb [base form]
- to be [am, is, are] + verb [present participle] (correct)
- to be [was, were] + verb [past participle]
- to be [have, has] + verb [past participle]
Which type of verbs are used with the present continuous tense?
Which type of verbs are used with the present continuous tense?
- Neither dynamic nor stative verbs
- Stative verbs
- Dynamic verbs (correct)
- Both dynamic and stative verbs
What effect does the present continuous tense have on writing?
What effect does the present continuous tense have on writing?
In the given example, why is Aunt Christine taking her nephew to Polly's Pancake Diner?
In the given example, why is Aunt Christine taking her nephew to Polly's Pancake Diner?
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Present Continuous Tense
Present Continuous Tense
Indicates an action happening now, frequently, and potentially continuing.
Present Continuous Formula
Present Continuous Formula
to be (am, is, are) + verb (present participle)
Dynamic Verbs
Dynamic Verbs
Verbs that describe actions that can be started and stopped.
Effect of Present Continuous
Effect of Present Continuous
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Aunt Christine's Motive
Aunt Christine's Motive
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