In "The Magician's Nephew" by C.S. Lewis, past tense is primarily used to recount the backstory and events leading up to the characters' adventures, providing context and depth to the narrative. Present tense is often employed during moments of action or when characters experience immediate thoughts and emotions, creating a sense of urgency and engagement for the reader. This combination allows for a dynamic storytelling experience, blending reflection with vivid, real-time experiences.
Past tense I had Present tense I have Future Tense I will have
Have is present tense. The past tense is had.
No 'is' is present tense. am/is/are = present tense was/were = past tense
Present - am. Past - was and were.
Creep is present tense. The past tense is crept.
"Has" is the present tense form of the verb "have." The past tense form of "has" is "had."
Present tense - clean. Past tense - cleaned. Present tense - work. Past tense - worked. Present tense - play. Past tense - played.
Go is present tense. The past tense is went.
Should is present tense.
"is' is present tense. For past tense use was or were.
It's the present tense.
Lead is present tense. The present participle is leading. Led is the past tense and past participle.