Expertlatin
- When we use the present with the past?
- What is the rule of present past tense?
- Can we use present tense with past tense?
When we use the present with the past?
In formal writing the present simple is also used to refer to important events in the past: In spring 1984 the government is defeated and an election takes place. By the end of the year the strikes end. We also use the present simple when we tell stories or jokes.
What is the rule of present past tense?
Typically, you would form the past tense as follows: Take the root form of the verb (the one you will find in our amazing dictionary) and add –ed to the end. If the verb ends in -e, you would just add a -d. For example, the simple past tense of look is looked, and the simple past tense of ignite is ignited.
Can we use present tense with past tense?
Yes. Examples: “I'm thinking about what happened last night.” (Present continuous + simple past tense) “I consider what he did to be unacceptable.” (Present + simple past tense)
