Tense Consistency Flashcards

Ensuring the same tense is used throughout a piece of writing unless a shift is necessary for clarity or effect.

Used to describe actions happening now or general truths (e.g., 'She walks to school every day').

Used to describe actions that have already happened (e.g., 'He walked to the park yesterday').

Used to describe actions that will happen (e.g., 'They will visit the museum tomorrow').

Changes in tense within a text, which should only occur when necessary for clarity or to indicate a change in time.

Switching between tenses unnecessarily, which can confuse the reader and disrupt the flow of writing.

Review your writing to ensure all verbs match the intended time frame unless a deliberate shift is made.

Creates clarity and coherence in writing, helping the reader follow the narrative or argument easily.

Used to indicate a change in time, such as moving from past events to present reflections.

Accurate use of tense is part of technical accuracy, assessed under AO6 in the writing tasks.