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Is the underlined verb using the simple or progressive aspect? The magnet attracts the iron filings. _____ attracts is underlined

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Simple

Step-by-step explanation:

The verb "attracts" in this example is in the present simple tense. The progressive form of this verb is "attracting."

It is important to distinguish between the progressive and the simple form of verbs. The present simple tense is used for facts, for things that are generally true, for repeated or regular actions, and for habits. On the other hand, the present progressive tense of the verb is used to describe actions that are occurring at the present moment, for actions that have started but have not finished and for actions that are occurring around the time of speaking, but not necessarily at the same exact moment.

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