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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 piece of writing to avoid confusion.

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Why is verb tense consistency important?

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It helps maintain clarity and coherence in writing, making it easier for readers to understand the timeline of events.

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Identify the correct verb tense: 'She walks to school every day.'

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Present tense.

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Identify the correct verb tense: 'He will finish his homework later.'

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Future tense.

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Identify the correct verb tense: 'They played soccer yesterday.'

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Past tense.

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What is an example of inconsistent verb tenses?

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"I was running when I see the dog." (Mixes past and present tenses.)

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What is the correct form of the verb in this sentence: 'He (go) to the store yesterday.'

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He went to the store yesterday.

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What is the correct form of the verb in this sentence: 'They (eat) dinner when the phone rang.'

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They were eating dinner when the phone rang.

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What is the correct form of the verb in this sentence: 'She (study) for her test right now.'

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She is studying for her test right now.

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What is the correct form of the verb in this sentence: 'I (see) that movie last week.'

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I saw that movie last week.