Present and Past Tenses Present simple for general truths and analysis. Past simple for completed events. Exam tip Keep tense choice consistent unless timeline changes. Extended explanation and examples At this level, accuracy and flexibility are both important. Do not only memorize rules—practice choosing the…
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Present and Past Tenses
Present simple for general truths and analysis. Past simple for completed events.
Exam tip
Keep tense choice consistent unless timeline changes.
Extended explanation and examples
At this level, accuracy and flexibility are both important. Do not only memorize rules—practice choosing the correct pattern for a realistic communication goal, then justify your choice.
Common exam mistakes
- using direct Norwegian sentence order in complex clauses
- missing article before singular countable nouns
- unclear reference words and weak cohesion
- mixing tense systems without timeline logic
Applied example set
- Incorrect: "People is affected by media." → Correct: "People are affected by media."
- Incorrect: "In future society change fast." → Correct: "In the future, society will change rapidly."
- Weak: "This is bad." → Improved: "This development may increase inequality in access to education."