Practice Tense Consistency - 3.3 | 2. Grammar | ICSE Class 12 English Language & Literature
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Question 1

Easy

Identify the error in this sentence: 'I walked to the store and buys some milk.'

💡 Hint: Look for the verb tense inconsistency.

Question 2

Easy

Rewrite this sentence to ensure tense consistency: 'Yesterday, I work on my project.'

💡 Hint: Pay attention to the time indicator 'yesterday'.

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Question 1

What is tense consistency?

  • Keeping different tenses
  • Maintaining the same tense throughout a sentence
  • Switching tenses frequently

💡 Hint: Consider why consistency makes writing clear.

Question 2

True or False: Tense can be changed freely in a sentence.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the importance of clarity in writing.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Create a dialogue between two characters describing an event while maintaining tense consistency. Highlight the role of tense consistency in making it clear.

💡 Hint: Look out for time indicators and align your verbs.

Question 2

Write a brief narrative about your morning routine, ensuring that you switch tenses correctly when necessary—identify at least one time shift.

💡 Hint: Remember to signal your tense changes clearly for the reader.

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