Using Verb Tenses in Narrative Writing

This video tutorial focuses on the use of different tenses in narrative writing, emphasizing the importance of using past tense for story actions and present tense for dialogue. Through examples and practice exercises, students learn to identify and correct tense errors in their writing, ensuring clarity and coherence in narratives. The tutorial includes a draft revision exercise to apply these concepts, helping students improve their narrative writing skills.

What tense do we usually use to describe actions in a narrative story?

How does the use of dialogue in a narrative affect the tense of the verbs?

What is the past tense of the verb 'watch'?

What changes need to be made to the verb 'were' in the dialogue to make it correct?

Identify the irregular past tense form of the verb 'say'.

What should you do if you notice verbs in your narrative that are in the wrong tense?

Why is it important to use the correct tense in both the narrative and dialogue?