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Avid learner Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

"now" in simple present

Hi,

Can "now" be used in simple present tense?

for example: "Where does one live now?"

Thanks, AL
  

Top answer

It's extremely common. Where is he now? Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country.

  • It's extremely common.
  • Where is he now?
  • Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country.
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It's extremely common.

Where is he now?
Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country.
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Yes. Now I understand your question. How old are you now? I want you to do that now. The front seats of the theater are now filled. Your question makes me think that perhaps you are having problems determining between the simple present and the present continuous. If this is so, please feel free to post specific examples. The subject is a bit difficult to tackle "from scratch", but w

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