Organizing Events in a Story Using Verb Tenses

The video tutorial explains the concept of verb tenses, focusing on present, past, and future tenses. It highlights the importance of using consistent verb tenses in writing to ensure clarity. The tutorial provides examples and exercises to help learners identify and revise verb tenses in sentences and narratives. By understanding tense keywords and verb forms, students can improve their writing skills and maintain logical event sequences.

What is the primary function of a verb in a sentence?

• To modify an adjective

• To indicate an action or state

• To connect clauses

• To describe a noun

Which tense is used for actions happening right now?

• Conditional tense

• Future tense

• Past tense

• Present tense

What key word often indicates the use of future tense?

• Yesterday

• Tomorrow

• Last week

• Every day

In the sentence 'Yesterday I played soccer,' which word indicates the past tense?

• I

• Soccer

• Played

• Yesterday

What is the first step in revising a narrative for consistent verb tense?

• Determine the tense of the story

• Identify the main characters

• Count the number of sentences

• Highlight all adjectives

Which verb in the sentence 'I see the huge line' needs to be changed to past tense?

• See

• Line

• Huge

• I

What is the past tense form of the verb 'find'?

• Finds

• Finding

• Found

• Finded

Which verb form is used to indicate an action that has already been completed?

• Future tense

• Present continuous tense

• Past tense

• Present tense

What is the irregular past tense form of the verb 'are'?

• Were

• Was

• Is

• Be

Why is it important to maintain consistent verb tense in a narrative?

• To make the story longer

• To use more verbs

• To confuse the reader

• To ensure clarity and coherence