MS Eng CR U1 Lesson 1.10 Verb Tense and Shifts

What is the correct definition of verb tense?

• The form of a verb that shows the time of an action or state of being.
• The form of a verb that shows the subject of a sentence.
• The form of a verb that shows the location of an action.
• The form of a verb that shows the intensity of an action.

The form of a verb that shows the time of an action or state of being is called ______.

What is the form of a verb that shows the time of an action or state of being?

• Present Tense
• Past Tense
• Future Tense
• Progressive Tense

Which verb tense describes actions happening now?

• Present Tense
• Continuous Tense
• Future Tense
• Past Tense

What are tense shifts?

• Changes in sentence structure
• Changes in subject-verb agreement
• Changes in verb form
• Changes in verb tense within a sentence or paragraph

Which tense is used to describe actions that will happen?

• Past Tense
• Future Tense
• Present Tense
• Perfect Tense

What does the past tense describe?

• Actions that will happen
• Actions happening now
• Actions that have already happened
• Actions that might happen

Which tense is used in the sentence: 'We will study for the test tomorrow'?

• Future Tense
• Present Tense
• Past Tense
• Progressive Tense

Which verb tense describes actions that will happen?

• Past Tense
• Future Tense
• Present Tense
• Perfect Tense

Why is understanding verb tense and avoiding tense shifts important in writing?

• To ensure clarity and coherence in writing
• To maintain inconsistency
• To ignore grammar rules
• To confuse readers