Good heavens, something's wriggling out of the shadow like a gray snake. now it's another one, and another. they look like tentacles to me.

orson welles, war of the worlds, 1938
which verb tense does welles use in this passage from the radio broadcast war of the worlds?
a. past
b. present
c. irregular
d. future

Which verb tense does Welles use in this passage from the radio broadcast War of the Worlds?

B. Present.

The passage uses the present verb tense, as it is depicting something that is happening at that exact moment.  

The use of present tense in this excerpt immerses the listener into the story as though he/she is experiencing it at that precise moment, providing tension, fear, and credibility to what is being depicted.  

common stockholders usually have the right to vote on major issues affecting the company, like mergers and liquidation of the corporation's assets. they also have part ownership of the company which can then be traded on a secondary market (the stock exchange).

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