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I am thinking that this crime drama does not live up to expectations. Correct or wrong? |
Correct: an opinion is an active mental process
Wrong: 'think' must always be in Present Perfect Continuous
Wrong: 'think' means opinion/belief here, so it is a stative verb (I think)
Correct: 'live up to expectations' forces continuous tense
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Whenever the actor feels overwhelmed before going on stage, he is turning to his coach for advice. Correct or wrong? |
phrasal verbs with 'turn' are always continuous
feeling nervous is a temporary feeling
'whenever' describes a regular habit/routine
asking for advice requires Present Perfect Continuous
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In the season finale, the main character turns into a villain and betrays the entire crew. Correct or wrong? |
Correct: describes an annoying habit of the character
Wrong: fictional storylines must be told in Past Simple
Wrong: 'turn into' requires Present Continuous on screen
Correct: Present Simple narrates plots of reviews, stories, and films
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Listen! The lead singer performs on stage and sings her heart out right now. Correct or wrong? |
Correct: 'sing' is a stative verb that cannot take -ing
Correct: singing describes a general natural law
Wrong: action happening at the time of speaking requires Present Continuous (is singing)
Wrong: 'right now' always takes Present Perfect Simple
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trap
No points!
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magnet
Take 10 points!
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fairy
Take points!
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banana
Go to last place!
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lifesaver
Give 10 points!
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fairy
Take points!
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fairy
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banana
Go to last place!
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Break a leg tonight! The lead dancer has twisted her ankle, so you have to step in and steal the show. Correct or wrong? |
'break a leg' only pairs with Present Simple
'twist' describes an action that continues for hours
the past injury has a result that we see in the present
physical injuries must always be in Past Simple
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The security team has just turned away hundreds of fans because the venue is full. Correct or wrong? |
Correct: describes a future timetable arrangement
Wrong: 'just' can only be used with Present Simple
Wrong: 'turn away' is an ongoing activity still continuing
Correct: Present Perfect Simple with 'just' announces recent news
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The stuntman looks / is looking completely exhausted after that high-speed car chase. Correct or wrong? |
Wrong: verbs of the senses can never take continuous tenses
Correct: verbs like 'look' and 'feel' can use either simple or continuous for present appearance
Correct: describes a fixed timetable
Wrong: 'exhausted' is an action verb that requires Present Perfect
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The famous stunt double always performs dangerous car stunts without getting scared. Correct or wrong? |
habit/routine with an adverb of frequency
dangerous stunts are temporary situations
action happening at the exact moment of speaking
'always' can only be used with Present Continuous
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The new fantasy series is beginning on Netflix at 9:00 PM tonight. Correct or wrong? |
Correct: all future events must use Present Continuous
Wrong: fixed timetables/schedules require Present Simple (begins)
Wrong: TV programmes require Present Perfect
Correct: future personal arrangement between friends
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lifesaver
Give 20 points!
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magnet
Take 25 points!
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shark
Other team loses 20 points!
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thief
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More and more teenagers watch on-demand media streaming instead of traditional TV these days. Correct or wrong? |
Wrong: changing/developing trends require Present Continuous (are watching)
Wrong: 'watch' is a stative verb that cannot take -ing
Correct: watching TV is an everyday routine
Correct: media trends count as general natural laws
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Why is your face covered in black dust? - I have shot an explosion scene with the stunt team. Correct or wrong? |
the scene is finished, so only simple tenses are permitted
it's a stative verb
happened in the past, but we see the result now
questions about appearance require Past Continuous
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Top Hollywood directors are knowing that a strong cast is essential for a box-office smash. Correct or wrong? |
Correct: action in progress on set
Correct: media trends always take -ing
Wrong: 'know' is a stative verb and does not take -ing (know)
Wrong: 'know' should be in Present Perfect Continuous
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Stop shouting at the camera crew! You are just being silly right now. Correct or wrong? |
Wrong: the verb 'to be' can never take -ing
Correct: 'are being' describes temporary behavior right now, not a permanent trait
Correct: describes a permanent scientific fact
Wrong: 'silly' is an adverb of frequency
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