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