Sentence from Unit 1 (ESL001):
"I am studying English to improve my communication skills."
Analysis:
Tense: Present
Aspect: Progressive (also known as Continuous)
Mood: Indicative
Explanation:
The verb phrase "am studying" shows that the action is happening right now and is ongoing, which is why it’s present progressive. The indicative mood is used because the sentence is stating a fact or intention.
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