Shifts in Verb Tenses

Verb tense consistency:​

​​- When all of the verbs in the sentence are happening at the same time, the tense should stay the same.

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- When start writing a sentence, you choose the verb tense. As you continue writing, your verb tense should stay consistent (the same).​

Verb tense shifts:​

​​- When you start writing in one tense (past) and then switch to a different tense (future) you create a shift.

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Example:

​She is a talented athlete, but she had poor sportmanship.

(It starts in present tense but shifts to past tense.)​

Mentor sentence

Mia went to the park. She walked her dog, ate her lunch, and talks to her friend.

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What tense are the underlined verbs in?​