Chapter 16 - Notes

Question 1

What does the present active indicative mean?

Answer 1

It describes an action that normally occurs in the present. It is almost always imperfective (“I am studying”).

Question 2

What does the present tense indicate?

Answer 2

The present tense indicates a continuous (imperfective) action. Progressive action, repeated action, or instantaneous action.

Question 3

True or false. When a personal pronoun does occur, it can be for emphasis, sometimes by way of contrast.

Answer 3

True