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Mike McGarry
Lesson by Mike McGarry
Magoosh Expert
Summary
The lesson focuses on the sequence of tenses, a crucial aspect of grammar that becomes particularly complex when reporting events from the past, present, and future, especially when the reporting itself occurs in the past.
  • Sequence of tenses is essential when describing events that span across past, present, and future, especially in reported speech.
  • Simple past, past progressive, past perfect, and conditional tenses are used depending on the time relation of the event to the speaker's point in time.
  • The correct application of sequence of tenses rules is vital for clarity and grammatical accuracy in reported speech.
  • Common pitfalls include incorrect tense swapping, which can lead to grammatical errors and misinterpretations.
  • Examples and rules provided illustrate how to correctly apply sequence of tenses in various reporting scenarios.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Sequence of Tenses
01:38
Rules for Sequence of Tenses
02:46
Applying Sequence of Tenses in Reported Speech
04:09
Common Mistakes and Corrections