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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?

  • 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 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?

    <p>In spoken English</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tense were English learners taught to use when talking about the past?

    <p>Past tense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do English speakers use present tense when telling stories?

    <p>To engage and entertain the listener</p> Signup and view all the answers

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