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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