as we speak -- at this moment

[Saneta]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #187 "Verb Tense Practice (4)", question 7

I am ......... her as we speak. I will tell you what she says as soon as I get off the phone.

(a) call
(b) calls
(c) calling
(d) called

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #187 "Verb Tense Practice (4)", answer 7

I am calling her as we speak. I will tell you what she says as soon as I get off the phone.

Correct answer: (c) calling

Your answer was: incorrect
I am call her as we speak. I will tell you what she says as soon as I get off the phone.
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Please,
....as we speak.'' - speak about what?
thanks.

[Alan]

Hi Saneta,

'As we speak'. This means I am actually talking to her now - I am calling her at this very moment.

Alan
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[Saneta]

thanks Mr Alan!
I found in the dictionary that ,,at this very moment'' can means ,, at the same moment'', english is crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!