Fix Inappropriate Shifts in Verb Tense
Practice identifying and correcting inconsistent verb tenses with quick, interactive quizzes. Get instant feedback to help keep your writing smooth and logical from start to finish.
What to know
When you write, your verbs need to stay in the same time zone unless the time in your story actually changes. If you start writing in the past tense, don't randomly switch to the present tense in the same sentence. For example, instead of writing "She opened the door and smiles," keep it consistent: "She opened the door and smiled." Spotting these sudden jumps keeps your stories clear and easy to follow.
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