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Hi,''Rainforests are being cut down, with the result that average rainfall ........ .''a.decreases                  b.is decreasing                   Which tense is more appropriate and why?Thanks.

Clive · Accepted Answer

Hi,

B. That matches the tense in the first clause, and suits the sentence's focus on the current situation, ie right now.

Clive

Anonymous · Answer

CliveHi, B. That matches the tense in the first clause, and suits the sentence's focus on the current situation, ie right now. Clive

Hi,

This sentence was completed ''...rainfall decreases''by a student and offered him the same explanation you have given,but he insisted on using simple present and asked a ''why not? '',which I couldn't provide.Could you expand the explanation in terms of tense and meaning?

Thanks

Clive · Answer

Hi,

The simplest way for you to explain the Present Continuous is to stress its connection to something that is happening right now.

You need to discuss this with him, and compare it to the Simple Present use for habits, schedules, eternal truths.

Start by asking him to try to explain to you the meaning differences in some simple concrete examples

eg Mary is cooking dinner.

eg Mary cooks dinner.

Discuss the difference with him.

If you want to work with the original sentence, ask him why he thinks the writer said

'Rain forests are being cut down' and not

'Rain forests are cut down'.

Clive

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