"He is speaking".

The tense of the verb in the above sentence is

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  1. present indefinite
  2. present perfect 
  3. present continuous
  4. past perfect

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Option 3 : present continuous

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The correct answer is Option 3)

Key Points

  • In the given sentence, the verb 'is speaking' is in the present continuous tense.
  • Present continuous tense is used to describe actions that are happening at the moment of speaking or around the current period.
  • The structure of the present continuous tense is: subject + am/is/are + verb + ing.
  • Example: She is reading a book right now.

Hence, the correct statement: He is speaking.

Additional Information

  • The present continuous tense can also be used to indicate future plans or arrangements.
    • Example: We are meeting them tomorrow.
  • It can also describe actions that are happening repeatedly around the current period.
    • Example: He is always talking during lectures.
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