Past, Present, and Future Tense

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What is the past tense?

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The past tense describes actions that have already happened. For example, 'He painted his bedroom green.'

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What is the present tense?

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The present tense describes actions that are currently happening or are habitual. For example, 'She jumps for the basketball.'

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What is the future tense?

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The future tense describes actions that will happen later. For example, 'Tomorrow Taylor will wear her favorite dress to school.'

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Why is it important to keep verb tenses consistent in writing?

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Keeping verb tenses consistent helps readers understand the timeline of events. If tenses are mixed, it can confuse readers.

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Identify the verb tense: 'I will go to the park tomorrow.'

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Future

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Identify the verb tense: 'She is reading a book.'

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Present

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Identify the verb tense: 'They played soccer yesterday.'

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Past

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Fill in the blank with the correct future tense: 'Next week, I _______ my friend.' (visit)

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will visit

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Fill in the blank with the correct present tense: 'Every day, he _______ to school.' (walk)

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walks

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Fill in the blank with the correct past tense: 'Last night, we _______ a movie.' (watch)

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watched