Why should a writer avoid unnecessary shifts in verb tense?

Q: What will my child learn in "Review verb tenses and consistent time frames"?

Readers and writers rely on verb tense to understand when events happen. This 5th Grade English lesson builds the skill Use verb tenses and fix inappropriate shifts with a concept card and practice.

Q: What grade level is "Review verb tenses and consistent time frames" for?

"Review verb tenses and consistent time frames" is a 5th Grade English lesson in the Verbs and tense unit, designed for students around ages 10-11.

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Question

Why should a writer avoid unnecessary shifts in verb tense?

Accepted Answer

They can confuse readers about when events happen.