This flashcard evaluates the use of present tenses, distinguishing between opinion ('think' as a stative verb) and present consideration ('think' as a dynamic verb). It tests the use of Present Simple, Present Continuous, and Present Continuous. The sentence is: 'think / are you keeping / are you thinking'.
Ce flashcard évalue l'utilisation des temps présents, en distinguant l'opinion ('think' comme verbe statif) de la considération actuelle ('think' comme verbe dynamique). Il teste l'usage du Présent Simple, du Present Continuous et du Present Continuous. La phrase est : "think / are you keeping / are you thinking".
| Task | I _______ (to think) the dinner is fine. Why ______ (you / keep) silence? What ______ (to think) about? |
|---|---|
| Answer | 3 |
| a | think / do you keep / are you thinking |
| b | think / are you keeping / think |
| c | think / are you keeping / are you thinking |
| d | am thinking / are you keeping / think |
| comment | 1. When we use 'think' to express our opinion we use it as a stative verb. 2. We use the Present Continuous to refer to actions which happen at the time of speaking. 3. When we use 'think' to refer to what we consider and have in mind at the moment of speaking we use it as a dynamic verb. |
| topic | present tenses |
| level | 2 |
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