Consistent Verb Tense

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What is consistent verb tense?

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Consistent verb tense means using the same tense throughout a sentence or paragraph to maintain clarity and coherence.

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Why is it important to use the correct verb tense?

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Using the correct verb tense helps convey the timing of actions clearly, making it easier for readers to understand when events occur.

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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. Example: "I walk to school every day."

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What is the past tense?

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The past tense describes actions that have already happened. Example: "I walked to school yesterday."

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What is the future tense?

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The future tense describes actions that will happen later. Example: "I will walk to school tomorrow."

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being. Example: "run," "is," "become."

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What is an example of a sentence with consistent verb tense?

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"She plays soccer every Saturday and practices every Wednesday." (All verbs are in the present tense.)

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What is an example of a sentence with inconsistent verb tense?

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"She plays soccer every Saturday and practiced every Wednesday." (Mixes present and past tense.)

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What does it mean to 'shift' verb tense?

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To 'shift' verb tense means to change the tense of a verb within a sentence or paragraph, which can confuse the reader.

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What is the simple present tense form of 'to be'?

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The simple present tense form of 'to be' is 'am,' 'is,' or 'are.' Example: "He is happy."