2015/10/31 Matching: Sequence of Verb Tenses Use of English

2015/10/32 Introduction  In this lesson, we will be… Finding out the basic ideas of matching Looking into the skills of identifying answers by finding out the tense links between the parts of the answers

2015/10/33 Something Basic about Matching  To test your ability to recognize links between… Sentences in a text Questions and responses in an interview  10 – 12 questions  To match items in Column A with the segments in Column B

2015/10/34 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

2015/10/35 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. 2015/10/36

Identifying the links between sentences in an interview  Format: Questions + Answers  Types 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 2015/10/37

Sequence of Verb Tenses  Same tense for verbs within the same sentence  Special case Main clause verb: Simple past or past perfect 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. 2015/10/38

Sequence of Verb Tenses  Pay attention to the correct relationship of tenses between clauses where time is important Tense 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. 2015/10/39

Sequence of Verb Tenses Tense in Independent Clause: Simple Present 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. 2015/10/310

Sequence of Verb Tenses Tense in Independent Clause: Simple Present 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. 2015/10/311