The verbal group: tenses

Exercise 3
1.
Read Text 1 and Text 2.
Text 1: The Essay
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In the past time column what are the two main tenses? .....................................................
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In the present time column what is the main tense? .................................................
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In the future column what tense is used? ..........................................................................
Text 2:
The Research Paper
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In the past time column what are the two main tenses? ....................................................
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In the present time column what are the two main tenses? ...............................................
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In the future time column what tense is used? ..................................................................
Text 1 -­‐ Essay

Paragraph 1-­‐ Introduction


Past/Present Perfect



Present



Future

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Basic English Grammar Module: Unit 2B. Independent Learning Resources
© Learning Centre University of Sydney. This Unit may be copied for individual student use.
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As television has been labelled as an "influential teacher" by
many professionals, the claim that "modern children spend
more hours in front of television than they spend at school"
is definitely worth further investigation. If it is found that
the quality and content of the children's programs promote
the development of social and cognitive skills then these
citations have in fact, no relevance. Unfortunately however,
many studies show that children's television is lacking and
is even, in some instances, harmful. The devastating effects
of T.V. violence on the development of the children's
aggressive nature is one of the main concerns when
evaluating the effects of T.V. on children.
has been labelled




is


have
show


is



is found