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Which of the following is NOT a way that languages indicate the past tense?
Which of the following is NOT a way that languages indicate the past tense?
- Using adverbs like 'yesterday'
- Using auxiliary verbs
- Changing the ending of the verb
- Using the present tense form of the verb (correct)
What is the purpose of the past tense?
What is the purpose of the past tense?
- To indicate an action or situation in the past (correct)
- To indicate an action or situation that is ongoing
- To indicate an action or situation in the present
- To indicate an action or situation in the future
Which of the following is an example of a verb in the past tense?
Which of the following is an example of a verb in the past tense?
- Sing
- Go
- Wash
- All of the above (correct)
What is the function of the imperfect tense?
What is the function of the imperfect tense?
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What additional information can be expressed through the past tense form in some languages?
What additional information can be expressed through the past tense form in some languages?
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