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Matching:Sequence of Verb Tenses

Use of English

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Introduction

In this lesson, we will be…Finding out the basic ideas of matchingLooking into the skills of identifying answers

by finding out the tense links between the parts of the answers

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Something Basic about Matching

To test your ability to recognize links between… Sentences in a textQuestions and responses in an interview

10 – 12 questionsTo match items in Column A with the

segments in Column B

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Relationship between Sentences

Underline the keywords Reference words:

• Pronouns Example:

Young fans They

• Meaning-related words Example:

Christmas + Lunar New Year Festive seasons

• Synonyms Example:

Not allowed to return to their home country The family separation

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Identifying the links between sentences in a text

Example: 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.

Column B:

• “I have learnt special strategies that allow me to fit in with my friends,” he said.

Column A: habits Column B: strategies

Something to watch out

Those with exactly the same wording are, in most cases, NOT the correct answers.e.g. Experts in that country say that air

pollution has damaged most of their forests.

Wrong: The Govt. believes this will reduce illegal practices and protect forest areas.

Correct: Willows have suffered the most, but maples & other trees have also been harmed.

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Identifying the links between sentences in an interview

Format: Questions + AnswersTypes of questions:

Wh-questions• Example: What inspired you to write this book?• Answers: Nouns / Adjectives

Yes/No questions• Example: Did you argue with your business

partners?• Answers: Yes / No

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Sequence of Verb Tenses

Same tense for verbs within the same sentence

Special caseMain clause verb: Simple past or past perfectVerb 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.

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Sequence of Verb Tenses

Pay attention to the correct relationship of tenses between clauses where time is importantTense in Independent Clause: Simple

Present • To show same-time action, use the present tense

I am eager to go to the concert because I love the Wallflowers.

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Sequence of Verb Tenses

Tense in Independent Clause: SimplePresent

• To show earlier action, use simple past tense 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

They believe that they have elected the right candidate.

• To show action to come, use the simple future tense

The President says that he will veto the bill.

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Sequence of Verb Tenses

Tense in Independent Clause: SimplePresent

• To show another completed past action, use simple past tense

I wanted to go home because I missed my parents.

• To show an earlier action, use past perfect tense She knew she had made the right choice.

• To state a general truth, use simple present tense. The Deists believed that the universe is like a giant

clock.

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