[Grammar] This sentence <implies / is implying> that [present simple or continuous?

[JAY KRISHNA]

Here is the context below:from a grammar book

1.I write grammar books. (This sentence implies that I write grammar books on a regular basis, perhaps as a career.)

Now my question is that here the verb "implies" is the historical present , literary present, gnomic present or habitual present? Can I use present continuous here?

 

[Rover_KE]

Welcome to the forums, Jay.:-D

'Implies' is the simple present here.

The present continuous would be inappropriate.

 

[JAY KRISHNA]

Why the present continuous would be inappropriate can you explain pls?

 

[Rover_KE]

Why would the present continuous [STRIKE]would[/STRIKE] be inappropriate? Can you explain please?

Please note my corrections to your post, and don't use chatroom abbreviations like 'pls'.

Sorry I misunderstood your question. 'This sentence is implying that...' is indeed just fine.

 

[Tdol]

I would be more likely to use implying about spoken language and the present simple for a written sentence, where the implication seems more permanent.