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#1
08-Oct-2003, 21:39
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 Use of a simple present tense "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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#2
08-Oct-2003, 22:18
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| It is used to show a current certainty- the poll is finished and doesn't change.  |
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#3
08-Oct-2003, 22:44
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| Many thanks! |
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#4
08-Oct-2003, 22:52
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| 'Are showing' would suggest that the results are less stable and likely to change. |
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#5
08-Oct-2003, 22:54
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| Agree! Thanks again. |
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#6
08-Oct-2003, 23:20
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| You're welcome. Where is your site, BTW? |
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#7
18-Oct-2003, 21:01
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| Quote:
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#8
18-Oct-2003, 21:04
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| Seemingly not. |
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#9
19-Oct-2003, 04:33
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| Quote:
I believe it's something along the lines of englishtense.com Cas :D |
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