Shift in Verb Tense

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What is a verb tense?

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A verb tense indicates the time at which an action takes place, such as past, present, or future.

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What is the past tense of 'wonder'?

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The past tense of 'wonder' is 'wondered'.

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What does it mean to shift verb tense?

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To shift verb tense means to change the form of a verb to indicate a different time frame for the action.

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What is the present tense of 'eat'?

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The present tense of 'eat' is 'eats'.

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When should you use the past tense?

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Use the past tense to describe actions that have already happened.

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

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She plays soccer every Saturday.

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What is the future tense of 'belong'?

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The future tense of 'belong' is 'will belong'.

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How do you identify a shift in verb tense?

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Look for inconsistencies in the time frame of the verbs used in a sentence.

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What is the past tense of 'make'?

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The past tense of 'make' is 'made'.

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What is the present continuous tense?

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The present continuous tense describes actions that are currently happening, formed with 'is/are' + verb-ing.