How many times has your English teacher told you to make sure you use correct tenses of the verbs when you are writing or speaking? Almost every sentence we speak or write has a verb in it somewhere, ...

ONE recurring question about English grammar is whether a shift in tense is allowable within a sentence or, for that matter, within the same paragraph or passage. This question is typical: "I have ...

Last week, we said Present Perfect Tense is formed through the combination of the singular primary auxiliary verb “has” or the plural form “have” and the past participle form of any verb involved, e.g ...

You know how the joke begins: “A guy walks into a bar…” But wait, for you to know the punch line, this has to be past tense. So wouldn’t it be, “A guy walked into a bar…?” It could be. But usually it ...

These two perplexing grammar questions were raised sometime ago in the forum: “Are there any prescribed rules for when to use present-tense reporting verbs over past-tense reporting verbs? Also, can’t ...

Mastering tenses is fundamental to effective communication in English. This comprehensive guide provides an in-depth exploration of various tenses, offering clear explanations, illustrative examples, ...