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What is the definition of a tense?
What is the definition of a tense?
A tense is a form of the verb that allows you to express time.
When is the simple present tense typically used?
When is the simple present tense typically used?
Which aspect of the present tense is used to describe ongoing actions or events that are currently in progress?
Which aspect of the present tense is used to describe ongoing actions or events that are currently in progress?
In English, what does the present perfect tense emphasize?
In English, what does the present perfect tense emphasize?
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Which type of action is described by the present continuous tense?
Which type of action is described by the present continuous tense?
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What is a common usage of the simple present tense?
What is a common usage of the simple present tense?
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Which of the following tenses indicates actions that started in the past and continue up to the present moment?
Which of the following tenses indicates actions that started in the past and continue up to the present moment?
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Which tense is used to discuss events that began in the past and are expected to continue into the present or were recently completed?
Which tense is used to discuss events that began in the past and are expected to continue into the present or were recently completed?
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When discussing facts and generalizations, which aspect of the present tense is typically used?
When discussing facts and generalizations, which aspect of the present tense is typically used?
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Which aspect of the present tense emphasizes the ongoing nature of events or actions taking place?
Which aspect of the present tense emphasizes the ongoing nature of events or actions taking place?
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According to Quirk et al.(1985), what did they find most problematic in English concerning tense and aspect?
According to Quirk et al.(1985), what did they find most problematic in English concerning tense and aspect?
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Which aspect of the present tense is used for future events that are certain to happen?
Which aspect of the present tense is used for future events that are certain to happen?
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In academic writing, when does the use of the present perfect tense apply?
In academic writing, when does the use of the present perfect tense apply?
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