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why present tense is called "present"?

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Usage of shall/should | Meaning of "I am looking forward to collaborating you"

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#1 (permalink) Thu Nov 05, 2009 12:06 pm why present tense is called "present"?

Hello every body. my question is that why present tense is called "present"?

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#2 (permalink) Thu Nov 05, 2009 12:10 pm why present tense is called "present"?

Hi Naz, The description 'present' usually denotes 'now' or a description of that state. Alan _________________ English as a Second Language You can read my ESL story Present Simple

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