GRAMMAR - TENSES & ERROR CORRECTION

Front

What is a tense in grammar?

Back

A tense is a grammatical category that locates a situation in time, indicating when an action takes place (past, present, future).

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

Define present simple tense.

Back

The present simple tense is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and facts. Example: 'She walks to school every day.'

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What is the past simple tense?

Back

The past simple tense describes actions that were completed in the past. Example: 'He visited his grandmother last week.'

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

Explain future simple tense.

Back

The future simple tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future. Example: 'They will travel to Paris next summer.'

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What is the difference between 'has' and 'had'?

Back

'Has' is used for present tense (3rd person singular), while 'had' is used for past tense. Example: 'She has a car.' vs 'She had a car.'

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

Define the term 'subject-verb agreement'.

Back

Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural). Example: 'He runs.' vs 'They run.'

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CCSS.L.3.1F

Front

What is an auxiliary verb?

Back

An auxiliary verb (or helping verb) is used with a main verb to form different tenses, moods, or voices. Examples: 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'have', 'has', 'will.'

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

What is the purpose of error correction in grammar?

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Error correction helps identify and fix mistakes in writing or speaking, improving clarity and accuracy.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

Front

What is the present continuous tense?

Back

The present continuous tense describes actions that are currently happening. Example: 'She is reading a book right now.'

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

Define the past continuous tense.

Back

The past continuous tense describes actions that were ongoing in the past. Example: 'They were playing soccer when it started to rain.'

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D