Tense Shifts Flashcards

The time frame in which a verb's action occurs, such as past, present, or future.

Used to describe actions or events that have already happened, e.g., 'She walked to school.'

Used to describe actions happening now or general truths, e.g., 'He walks to school.'

Used to describe actions that will happen, e.g., 'They will walk to school.'

Maintaining the same tense throughout a piece of writing to avoid confusion.

A change in tense within a text, which can be intentional or unintentional.

Occurs when a writer accidentally changes tense, leading to a lack of clarity or coherence.

Used deliberately to show a change in time or perspective, e.g., flashbacks or predictions.

Can create confusion if unintentional, or enhance storytelling if used deliberately and effectively.

Reviewing writing to ensure tense consistency and correct usage, as required by AO6.