The ability to demonstrate control over verb tenses is a key part of performing well in the writing section of the CAEL Assessment. The following chart shows examples of the most common verb tenses you are likely to use in your academic writing. Review this chart and use it to help you work on the exercises in 3-3 Control of Verb Tenses in the Student Resource section.
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Simple past:
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Simple present:
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Simple future:
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Past perfect:
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Present perfect:
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Future perfect:
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Past progressive:
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Present progressive:
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Future progressive:
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Exercise
Open the Student Resources to begin the activity. Follow the instructions in the document.