Tense Control in Real Communication
Choose present, past, perfect and future forms based on meaning and time.
Lesson focus
Choose present, past, perfect and future forms based on meaning and time.
Core idea
Tense choice should follow the timeline and purpose. Contrast routine, current action, completed past action, present result and future plan.
Examples
I work in sales.
I am preparing a proposal.
I finished the first draft yesterday.
I have sent it to my manager.
Useful vocabulary
WordMeaning
timelinethe order of events in time
resultan outcome
contextthe situation around language
Active practice
Do this now: Describe one work or study project using at least four different tense meanings.
Fast review
- Explain the rule in your own words.
- Say at least three examples without reading.
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