Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense (L.5.1.c-d)
Exercise
Difficulty 3
~5 min
eng.g5.f.ex_28
Verb Tense Audit
Prompt
Audit 1 paragraph from your draft for verb tense. Mark every verb. Check for INAPPROPRIATE SHIFTS. Fix any inconsistencies.
How it's presented
mode
annotation on handwriting
Answer criteria
type
rubric
criteria
- All verbs marked
- Base tense identified
- Any inappropriate shifts flagged
- Fixes applied where needed
Hints
- Pick one base tense per paragraph; shift only if intentional.
- Mark every verb in the paragraph.
Misconceptions to watch
- Misses subtle shifts.
- Over-corrects intentional shifts.
Used in lessons