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Twelve categories of verbs exist in the future tense, ranging from simple present to future perfect progressive, but only three have a place in academic writing. Those three tenses make up the content of an informational handout that offers a brief description of each tense and explains how it functions in a paper. Examples appear after each point to help illustrate the proper use and formation of verbs.
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Instructional Ideas
- Write a series of sentences using different verb tenses and have writers point out which are appropriate for academic writing
- Highlight the verbs in student papers and discuss any shifts in tense or inappropriate tenses that appear
Classroom Considerations
- Assumes learners know how to form and recognize common verb tenses
Pros
- Concise content focuses only on a few key points
- Clear headers and clean organization make the handout easy to follow
Cons
- Introduces passive voice at end of handout, but it does not link to additional resources related to the topic