Question:
Mastering Verb Tense and the Five-Paragraph Essay
My instructor says that I need to work on my verb tense. I'm also having a difficult time with paragraph structure. Can you provide me with an example of what my teacher might be looking for?
This response is going to help you combine everything that you should know about grammar upon completion of your first year of college; especially in regards to verb tense and shifts in tense. For this practice assignment, you will be following the five paragraph standard for essays and using the three standard verb tenses: present, past, and future. If you have received your essays back with comments that say "watch your verb tense" this response is perfect for you.