1. there is a growing trend today that more and more … · has been growing implies an ongoing state. · yes, has been growing does emphasize the progress, but only works if you are talking about progress in the past. · hello can someone help me, in a test i had this multiple-choice sentence where you have to circle the correct answer: Envejecer es obligatorio, crecer es opcional but does it carry the humor? To say that the country has been growing more corn that rice since 2011 means … · could you guys correct my example, i feel uncertain for this: · growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional.