Chapter 16 - Notes Flashcards

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What does the present active indicative mean?

A

It describes an action that normally occurs in the present. It is almost always imperfective (“I am studying”).

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What does the present tense indicate?

A

The present tense indicates a continuous (imperfective) action. Progressive action, repeated action, or instantaneous action.

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True or false. When a personal pronoun does occur, it can be for emphasis, sometimes by way of contrast.

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True

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