Question 4
EasyOriginal questionChoose the correct form of the verb to fill the blank.
The sun ______ in the east.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
A fact that is always true takes the simple present: "rises".
Worth noting
"Is rising" describes one morning, as in "look, the sun is rising". A general truth is simple present.
- Concept
- The simple present for a general truth
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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