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Using the correct verb tense and making sure your verbs agree with their subjects is essential for clear, accurate writing. In the SET Stage 1, questions may test whether you can identify the correct tense or spot an error in subject-verb agreement. In Stage 2, consistent and accurate tense use throughout your extended writing demonstrates control and maturity. This lesson covers the verb tenses and agreement rules you need for the Sutton Selective Eligibility Test.
Verb tense tells the reader when an action happens — in the past, present, or future.
| Tense | When It Happens | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Past | Already happened | She walked to school. |
| Present | Happening now | She walks to school. |
| Future | Will happen later | She will walk to school. |
Used for completed actions: "The team won the match."
Most verbs form the simple past by adding -ed: walked, played, cleaned.
Irregular verbs do not follow this pattern. You must learn them:
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