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Grammar
preposition
Language; Grammar
Part of speech that typically comes before a noun phrase and shows some type of relationship between that noun phrase and another element (including relationships of time, location, purpose etc.)
present continuous
Language; Grammar
Tense used to describe action that is in process now, or a plan for the future; formed with BE + VERB-ing.
present participle
Language; Grammar
The -ing form of a verb (except when it is a gerund or verbal noun).
present perfect
Language; Grammar
Tense that connects the past and the present, typically used to express experience, change or a continuing situation; formed with HAVE + VERB-ed.
present perfect continuous
Language; Grammar
Tense used to describe an action that has recently stopped or an action continuing up to now; formed with HAVE + BEEN + VERB-ing.
present simple
Language; Grammar
Tense usually used to describe states and actions that are general, habitual or (with the verb "to be") true right now; formed with the basic verb (+ s for 3rd person singular).