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Why does the person want to pretend to be shocked about selling the car?
Why does the person want to pretend to be shocked about selling the car?
- Because they want to keep the car (correct)
- Because they want to sell the car
- Because they want to buy a new car
- Because they want to make the sister happy
Why do English speakers sometimes use present tense when talking about the past?
Why do English speakers sometimes use present tense when talking about the past?
- To sound more formal
- To confuse the listener
- To follow grammar rules
- To make the story more interesting (correct)
When do English speakers usually switch from past tense to present tense in storytelling?
When do English speakers usually switch from past tense to present tense in storytelling?
- When the story is unemotional
- At the beginning of the story
- When the story ends
- When the story becomes emotional (correct)
Where does the use of present tense when talking about the past mostly occur?
Where does the use of present tense when talking about the past mostly occur?
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What tense were English learners taught to use when talking about the past?
What tense were English learners taught to use when talking about the past?
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Why do English speakers use present tense when telling stories?
Why do English speakers use present tense when telling stories?
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