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    The document discusses using the simple present tense to talk about actions happening or not happening now. This can only be done with non-continuous verbs like "have", "need", and certain mixed verbs. Examples are provided like "I am here now", "She is not here now", and questions like "Do you have your passport with you?".

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    The document discusses using the simple present tense to talk about actions happening or not happening now. This can only be done with non-continuous verbs like "have", "need", and certain mixed verbs. Examples are provided like "I am here now", "She is not here now", and questions like "Do you have your passport with you?".

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    USE 4 Now (Non-Continuous Verbs)

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    Abdel Alibegović
    The document discusses using the simple present tense to talk about actions happening or not happening now. This can only be done with non-continuous verbs like "have", "need", and certain mixed verbs. Examples are provided like "I am here now", "She is not here now", and questions like "Do you have your passport with you?".

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    Examples:

    • The train leaves tonight at 6 PM.


    • The bus does not arrive at 11 AM, it arrives at 11 PM.
    • When do we board the plane?
    • The party starts at 8 o'clock.
    • When does class begin tomorrow?

    USE 4 Now (Non-Continuous Verbs)

    Speakers sometimes use the simple present to express the idea that an action is
    happening or is not happening now. This can only be done with non-continuous
    verbs and certain mixed verbs.

    Examples:

    • I am here now.
    • She is not here now.
    • He needs help right now.
    • He does not need help now.
    • He has his passport in his hand.
    • Do you have your passport with you?

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