Verb Tenses

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Identify the tense of the verb in the sentence: Today more than half a million people of Cuban decent are living in Dade County, where Miami is located.

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Present Progressive

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Identify the tense of the phrase: were hoping

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Past Progressive

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Identify the tense: Many Cuban Americans, however, are deciding that Miami is now their permanent home.

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Present Progressive

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"They will be listening to the radio when they arrive at the station." What tense is this? Options: Present Progressive, Past Progressive, Future Progressive, Future Perfect

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Future Progressive

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Estimates indicate that 15 to 18 million were celebrating this holiday in recent years.

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Past Progressive

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In 1966 Dr. Maulana Karenga created Kwanzaa as a way for African Americans to reflect on and celebrate their rich heritage. What is the tense of the verb 'created'? Options: Future, Past Perfect, Past Progressive, Past

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Past

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Identify the tense of the phrase: had developed. Options: Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future

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Past Perfect

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Tense of "have chosen" in the sentence: Many students have chosen to celebrate Kwanzaa along with their traditional religious holidays.

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Present Perfect

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The seven principles are a set of values that emphasize accountability, reliability, and concern for one another.

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Present

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What tense is used in the sentence: 'Another symbol is Vibunzi, an ear of corn, which has come to symbolize each child in the family.'? Options: Present, Present Perfect, Future Perfect, Past Perfect

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Present Perfect