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This flashcard highlights how the present continuous form of 'to be' ('is being rude') can describe temporary behavior, contrasting with the present simple ('is nice') which describes a permanent characteristic.

This flashcard illustrates a change in meaning when using the verb 'to be' in the present continuous ('is being rude') to describe temporary behavior, versus the present simple ('is nice') for a permanent characteristic.

Task She ____ (to be) a nice girl. But now she _____ (to be) so rude.
Answer 2
a is / has been
b is / is being
c is being / is
d has been / is
comment 1. We use the Present Simple to talk about things in general, common regular situations and behaviour. 2. Some state verbs can be used in continuous form with the change of meaning: 'she is nice' is a personal characteristic / 'she is being rude' is her behaviour at the moment.
topic present tenses
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