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Flowersa Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

What tense is that?

Hi, Is that correct to consider here "deepns" as if it was in past tense although that it's written is simple tense?

The emergence of eminent Mormon politicians, business leaders, and entertainers only deepens the mystery
  

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No, the mystery is deepening still.

  • No, the mystery is deepening still.
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No, the mystery is deepening still.
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The 'element of mystery' (that existed in the past or the writer is referring to) deepens after the emergence of eminent Mormon politicians, business leaders, and entertainers.

The tense is Simple Present Tense.

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