Matching Sequence of Verb Tenses Use of English

Matching: Sequence of Verb Tenses Use of English 2021/12/20 1

Introduction p In this lesson, we will be… n Finding out the basic ideas of matching n Looking into the skills of identifying answers by finding out the tense links between the parts of the answers 2021/12/20 2

Something Basic about Matching p To test your ability to recognize links between… n Sentences in a text n Questions and responses in an interview p 10 – 12 questions p To match items in Column A with the segments in Column B 2021/12/20 3

Relationship between Sentences p Underline the keywords n Reference words: • Pronouns p Example: Young fans They l l • Meaning-related words p Example: Christmas + Lunar New Year Festive seasons l l • Synonyms p Example: Not allowed to return to their home country The family separation l l 2021/12/20 4

Identifying the links between sentences in a text p Example: n Column A: • He describes acquiring good habits for everyday Chinese life, such as impeccable table manners and etiquette when eating with friends from shared dishes. n Column B: • “I have learnt special strategies that allow me to fit in with my friends, ” he said. n Column A: habits n Column B: strategies 2021/12/20 5

Something to watch out p Those with exactly the same wording are, in most cases, NOT the correct answers. n e. g. Experts in that country say that air pollution has damaged most of their forests. p Wrong: The Govt. believes this will reduce illegal practices and protect forest areas. p Correct: Willows have suffered the most, but maples & other trees have also been harmed. 2021/12/20 6

Identifying the links between sentences in an interview p Format: Questions + Answers p Types of questions: n Wh-questions • Example: What inspired you to write this book? • Answers: Nouns / Adjectives n Yes/No questions • Example: Did you argue with your business partners? • Answers: Yes / No 2021/12/20 7

Sequence of Verb Tenses p Same tense for verbs within the same sentence p Special case n Main clause verb: Simple past or past perfect n Verb in the subordinate clause: Simple past or past perfect • Exception: the subordinate clause as a general truth: • Columbus somehow knew that the world is round. 2021/12/20 8

Sequence of Verb Tenses p Pay attention to the correct relationship of tenses between clauses where time is important n Tense in Independent Clause: Simple Present • To show same-time action, use the present tense p 2021/12/20 I am eager to go to the concert because I love the Wallflowers. 9

Sequence of Verb Tenses n Tense in Independent Clause: Simple Present • To show earlier action, use simple past tense p I know that I made the right choice. • To show a period of time from the past to the present, use the present perfect tense p They believe that they have elected the right candidate. • To show action to come, use the simple future tense p 2021/12/20 The President says that he will veto the bill. 10

Sequence of Verb Tenses n Tense in Independent Clause: Simple Present • To show another completed past action, use simple past tense p I wanted to go home because I missed my parents. • To show an earlier action, use past perfect tense p She knew she had made the right choice. • To state a general truth, use simple present tense. p 2021/12/20 The Deists believed that the universe is like a giant clock. 11