Grammar and Language Mechanics · Vocabulary & Language

Tenses and Time Markers

Mastering the use of past and present tenses to ensure consistency and clarity in writing.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do time markers like 'yesterday' or 'always' signal which tense we should use?
  2. 2What happens to the meaning of a sentence when we change the verb from past to present?
  3. 3Why is it important to maintain a consistent tense throughout a narrative?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Grammar and Language Use - P3
Level: Primary 3
Subject: English Language
Unit: Grammar and Language Mechanics
Period: Vocabulary & Language

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