Tense

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Shifts in Tense-
-A general definition for tense shifts would be when writing you change from one tense of the following :[|Past, Present, or Future], to the other. It is when the action of the verb occurs and the endings are marked with [|Auxiliary Verbs] (in most cases). -Using verb tense consistency helps the readers understand interactions withvarious events nararated throughout a piece of literature. -Expresses time related information.

Different Types of Tenses-
Present Tense- Used to express an unchanging or repeated action that is existing now. - Or it can be used to express a universal truth. Past Tense- Used to express an action or occurence in the past. Future Tense- Used to express an action that will occur in the future. - Auxiliary verbs such as //will// and //shall// are often used when forming the future tense in a piece of literature.

Examples-
Present Tense- One student keeps repeating what he is saying. Past Tense- By the time the storm cleared, the party was over. Future Tense- By the time the package arrives, the encyclopedia set will have been outdated.



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