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GST 111 GST 111 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Which tense is used to say that something is happening at the time you are speaking or writing?
Options
A present perfect tense
B present continuous tense
Correct Answer
C present tense
D future tense
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The present continuous tense (formed with am/is/are + present participle) is used to describe an action that is in progress right now, at the moment of speaking.

Hint

Think of sentences like 'I am writing an answer right now.'

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