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Use of a simple present tense
I want to know how to define the use of Simple Present "show" in the following quote:
"Recent polls
show
Bush's standing with the public has weakened as Americans....."
It cannot be a habit or regular action. Then what is it?
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It is used to show a current certainty- the poll is finished and doesn't change.
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Many thanks!
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'Are showing' would suggest that the results are less stable and likely to change.
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Agree! Thanks again.
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You're welcome. Where is your site, BTW?
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You're welcome. Where is your site, BTW?
He doesn't answer you.
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Seemingly not.
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Seemingly not.
I believe it's something along the lines of
englishtense.com
Cas :D
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