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It depends on what you are saying/writing, people don't talk or write only in the one tense.
eg
Yesterday was Wednesday so I went to the cinema. I always go to the cinema on Wednesday. When I was waiting to buy my ticket I saw an old friend I hadn't seen for years.
was / went = past simple
go = present simple
was waiting = past continuous
saw = past simple
hadn't seen = negative past perfect
Switch in one sentence:
I usually go to the cinema on Wednesday but this week I went on Thursday.
In this sentence the present verb go is used because this part of the sentence is talking about something the person does every week - a habit and present simple is used to talk about habits. The past verb went is used because the action is something that is in the past and completed.
Sometimes a piece of writing is written in one tense this is often done for effect.
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hello what is perfect tenses?
hello what is perfect tenses
When the described actions happen at different times?
it's O.K. to use different verb tenses in the same sentence.
What is the past tense of tonight?
Tonight is not a verb and doesn't have any tenses. Only verbs have tenses.
Do dictionaries show regular and irregular verb tenses?
do dictionaries show regular and irregular verb tenses
Are there 48 tenses in English?
No there is not.
How do you use all tenses for the word Baronial?
"Baronial" is an adjective, not a verb. It therefore doesn't have tenses.
Can you use while in present tenses?
Yes you can.
What are shifts in verb tense?
It is when a writer switches between tenses. For example, they might begin writing in the present tense but then they switch to writing in the past tense.
Why should people study tenses of verb?
people should study tenses of verb because then we use correct grammar
Is correct to use the word 'pain' in progressive tenses?
It depends on the context but as long as you are using "pain" as a verb then, yes, it can be used in the progressive tenses.
What is the use of clipping in tenses?
"Clipping" is the present participle of "clip".
When should i need to use have in sentences?
When forming tenses of words.
Why is it sometimes O.K. to use different verb tenses?
It is sometimes acceptable to use different tenses within the same writing if the events are still in order. For example, the sentence "Bob gave us the pizza that we are now eating" can work inside of an essay written in the present tense because the events are in chronological order and make sense.
Can you change tenses per paragraph?
It depends on what you're writing. If you're writing a novel then it's a common technique for writer's to change tense. For example, if you are primarily writing in present tense, you could switch to past tense when talking about something that happened previously. If you are writing something academic (such as an essay or thesis) then you should try to remain consistent with your tense and not switch. Changing your tenses too often will confuse your reader so be careful.
How do you explain the tense for 'writing'?
Your question is not clear. The tense for the word 'writing' ? The word writing, if it is a verb, is called the present participle. To be past or present it must be with a word like am/is/are or was/were. was writing - past continuous is writing = present continuous But writing can also be a noun and nouns don't show tenses: His writing is very good.
Can you list and explain the three main verb tenses in English?
The three main verb tenses in English are present, past, and future. Present tense refers to actions happening now or regularly. Past tense refers to actions that have already happened. Future tense refers to actions that will happen at a later time.
What adverbs use in present perfect?
Tenses only occur with verbs.
