Verb Tense

Verb Tenses (past, present, future)

Verb tense consistency refers to keeping the same tense throughout a clause ( a part of a sentence that has a verb).

We don’t want to have one time period being described in two different tenses. EX: On my birthday, I usually have a big dinner and invited my friends.

If you have two or more time periods, start a new clause or a new sentence.

When my mom goes to the store, she bought a treat for everyone. (inconsistent)

I stood on stage and bask in the audience's applause (inconsistent).

I'm doing well in math class this year, but last year I struggled with math. (consistent)

Progressive (ing) (present, past, future)

Perfect (has/have, had, will have)