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More and more teenagers watch on-demand media streaming instead of traditional TV these days. Correct or wrong? |
Correct: watching TV is an everyday routine
Correct: media trends count as general natural laws
Wrong: changing/developing trends require Present Continuous (are watching)
Wrong: 'watch' is a stative verb that cannot take -ing
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The director has been knowing the producer since they made their first indie short film. Correct or wrong? |
Correct: they still know each other today
Wrong: 'know' is stative and cannot take continuous form (has known)
Wrong: actions starting in the past take Past Simple
Correct: 'since' always forces Present Perfect Continuous
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She has been binge-watching five complete seasons of that sci-fi series this week. Correct or wrong? |
Correct: 'this week' always forces continuous form
Wrong: completed items require Past Simple
Wrong: completed numbers/achievements require Present Perfect Simple (has watched)
Correct: binge-watching takes effort and duration
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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
'whenever' describes a regular habit/routine
asking for advice requires Present Perfect Continuous
feeling nervous is a temporary feeling
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She is always turning down my movie recommendations, which really gets on my nerves! Correct or wrong? |
Wrong: 'always' can only be used with Present Simple
Wrong: 'turn down' is a stative phrasal verb
Correct: Present Continuous with 'always' expresses an annoying habit
Correct: describes a scheduled timetable event
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Top Hollywood directors are knowing that a strong cast is essential for a box-office smash. Correct or wrong? |
Correct: media trends always take -ing
Correct: action in progress on set
Wrong: 'know' should be in Present Perfect Continuous
Wrong: 'know' is a stative verb and does not take -ing (know)
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Listen! The lead singer performs on stage and sings her heart out right now. Correct or wrong? |
Wrong: action happening at the time of speaking requires Present Continuous (is singing)
Correct: singing describes a general natural law
Wrong: 'right now' always takes Present Perfect Simple
Correct: 'sing' is a stative verb that cannot take -ing
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I am thinking that this crime drama does not live up to expectations. Correct or wrong? |
Wrong: 'think' means opinion/belief here, so it is a stative verb (I think)
Correct: 'live up to expectations' forces continuous tense
Correct: an opinion is an active mental process
Wrong: 'think' must always be in Present Perfect Continuous
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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? |
'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
'break a leg' only pairs with Present Simple
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This is the first time the young actor is being in the limelight. Correct or wrong? |
Wrong: 'first time' must always take Past Simple
Wrong: 'it is the first time' is followed by Present Perfect Simple (has been)
Correct: action is happening right now in front of the cameras
Correct: 'limelight' requires Present Continuous
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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? |
questions about appearance require Past Continuous
it's a stative verb
the scene is finished, so only simple tenses are permitted
happened in the past, but we see the result now
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The security team has just turned away hundreds of fans because the venue is full. Correct or wrong? |
Wrong: 'just' can only be used with Present Simple
Correct: Present Perfect Simple with 'just' announces recent news
Wrong: 'turn away' is an ongoing activity still continuing
Correct: describes a future timetable arrangement
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Other team loses 25 points!
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baam
Lose 15 points!
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We see the film director at Pinewood Studios this Fridayโwe have already booked our passes! Correct or wrong? |
Wrong: actions this Friday must be in Past Simple
Wrong: definite future arrangements require Present Continuous (are seeing)
Correct: all future plans take Present Simple
Correct: the verb 'see' can never take -ing
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