Verb Tense Consistency 1

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What is verb tense consistency?

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Verb tense consistency refers to the practice of keeping the same tense throughout a sentence or a series of sentences to avoid confusion.

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What is the simple present tense?

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The simple present tense describes actions that are habitual or generally true. Example: 'He walks to school every day.'

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What is the simple past tense?

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The simple past tense describes actions that have already happened. Example: 'She visited her grandmother last week.'

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What is the future tense?

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The future tense describes actions that will happen. Example: 'They will go to the park tomorrow.'

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When should you use the simple present tense?

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Use the simple present tense for regular actions, facts, and general truths.

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When should you use the simple past tense?

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Use the simple past tense for actions that were completed in the past.

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When should you use the future tense?

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Use the future tense for actions that will occur after the present time.

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

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'She studies every night and takes tests on Fridays.' (All verbs are in the simple present tense.)

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

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'He was walking to the store and buys some milk.' (Mixes past and present tenses.)

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What is the past perfect tense?

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The past perfect tense describes an action that was completed before another action in the past. Example: 'He had finished his homework before dinner.'