Identify and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense
Key Notes:
📝 Identify & Correct Inappropriate Shifts in Verb Tense ⏳✨
1️⃣ What is Verb Tense?
Verb tense shows when an action happens ⏰
Three main tenses:
- Past 🕰️ – action already happened (e.g., She walked to school.)
- Present 🌞 – action happening now (e.g., She walks to school.)
- Future 🌙 – action that will happen (e.g., She will walk to school.)
2️⃣ What is an Inappropriate Shift in Verb Tense? ❌
- Occurs when the verb suddenly changes tense in a sentence or paragraph without a good reason.
- This can make your writing confusing or incorrect.
Example:
- ❌ She was walking to the park and sees a cat.
- ✅ She was walking to the park and saw a cat. ✅
(Both verbs are in past tense.)
3️⃣ Common Types of Tense Shifts ⚠️
Past → Present
- Wrong: He finished his homework and goes to play. ❌
- Correct: He finished his homework and went to play. ✅
Present → Past
- Wrong: I eat breakfast and then watched TV. ❌
- Correct: I ate breakfast and then watched TV. ✅
Future → Past or Present
- Wrong: She will travel to Paris and visits the Eiffel Tower. ❌
- Correct: She will travel to Paris and visit the Eiffel Tower. ✅
4️⃣ How to Correct Tense Shifts 🛠️
- Identify the main tense in the sentence or paragraph. 🔍
- Make all verbs consistent unless a shift is needed for a clear reason. ✅
- Reread the sentence to check if the timeline makes sense. 👀
5️⃣ Helpful Tips 🌟
- Use time markers like yesterday, today, tomorrow to guide tense. ⏱️
- When telling a story, usually stick to past tense. 📖
- If describing a fact or habit, use present tense. 🏫
- Use future tense when talking about plans or predictions. 🌈
6️⃣ Quick Practice 🖊️
- Identify the error and correct it:
- She walks to the store and bought some milk. 🛒
- I was reading a book when he calls me. 📚
- They will play soccer and won the match. ⚽
✅ Correct Answers:
- She walked to the store and bought some milk.
- I was reading a book when he called me.
- They will play soccer and win the match.
let’s practice!🖊️
