what is the verb tense in this sentence? Education is contributing a good role of successful financial planning.

Some teachers would just call it present tense. Others prefer to call it present progressive.

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The verb tense in the given sentence is present progressive.

To determine the verb tense, you need to identify the main verb in the sentence and the time at which the action is taking place. In this case, the main verb is "is contributing."

The present progressive tense is used to describe an ongoing action that is happening in the present. In this sentence, the verb "is contributing" indicates that the action of education playing a role in successful financial planning is currently happening.