Language Function and Construction: Condensing Ideas, Part 2

The video tutorial explains how to combine verbs by using the same verb form or tense, such as past or present tense. It provides examples of verbs in both present and past tenses, demonstrating how to construct sentences with consistent verb tenses. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of maintaining the same tense within a sentence for clarity.

What is the key idea when combining verbs in a sentence?

• Use different verb forms

• Use the same verb form or tense

• Use only present tense

• Mix past and present tenses

Which of the following is an example of a present tense verb?

• Walked

• Talked

• Talks

• Walk

In the sentence 'I walk and talk with my friends at school,' which tense are the verbs in?

• Present tense

• Past tense

• Conditional tense

• Future tense

Which of the following is an example of a past tense verb?

• Talk

• Talks

• Walked

• Walk

In the sentence 'Yesterday I walked and talked with my friends at school,' which tense are the verbs in?

• Present tense

• Future tense

• Present perfect tense

• Past tense