Different tenses affect the meaning of what one is saying or writing. Here are some “tips” on choosing the appropriate tenses: make it clear when things happen: in the past (happened), now (happen/s), or in the future (will happen) indicate the duration of an event/happening or a change indicate that this event or state is generalisable i.e. always the case, everywhere e.g. "Water boils at 100º” or "Antibiotics usually have side-effects" - present tense PAST TENSES IN ENGLISH: REVISION Activities for bachillerato : Revision of tenses All of the following sentences should be completed using the appropriate tense. EXAMPLE A) I cannot sleep because the baby (cry) is crying . B) Tomorrow morning at 8:00 o'clock, I (get) will be getting ready for work. C) Sandra (travel) has travelled abroad several times. When Carol (call) ______________________ last night, I (watch) ________________________ my favourite show on television. I (work) ___...
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