Question

4a Which of these sentences are in the present simple (PS)? Which are in the present continuous (PC)? 1 At the moment, I'm covering the windows with wood. 2 We always help everyone. 3 The number of strong hurricanes is increasing. 4 Warm seas cause hurricanes.​

Answer 1

Ответ:

1.PC

2.PS

3.PC

4.PS

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Answer 2

In the given sentences:

1. "At the moment, I'm covering the windows with wood." - This sentence is in the present continuous (PC) tense because it describes an action that is happening at the moment.

2. "We always help everyone." - This sentence is in the present simple (PS) tense because it describes a habitual or regular action (helping everyone).

3. "The number of strong hurricanes is increasing." - This sentence is in the present simple (PS) tense because it describes a general fact or a state of affairs that is ongoing in the present.

4. "Warm seas cause hurricanes." - This sentence is in the present simple (PS) tense because it describes a general fact or a scientific truth.

So, to summarize:

• Sentences 2, 3, and 4 are in the present simple (PS) tense.
• Sentence 1 is in the present continuous (PC) tense.