verb tesne

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Hi,

I have difficult understanding the differences between the verb tenses...especially when we switch from, for example, future perfect to the future perfect progressive....

I can solve basic prob. but not complected once. I went over the PowerScore SC, but I still feel I need further explanation.

Does any one know a good site that explain all the verb tenses in details?

Thanks,

alwynjoseph · Answer

I have issues with tenses as well.Is there a thread discussing the tenses

alwynjoseph · Answer

Actually would need guidance on

1) Tenses
2) Nouns/pronouns
3) other GMAT specific guides for instance , "There is" is not commonly used etc

boeinz · Answer

Read Manhattan SC guide. Its fantastic.

MontrealLady · Answer

Thank you, but I prefer studying from a site as I already have many gmat books and didn't finish them yet!

baky · Answer

i have the same problem with preterit and present perfect...

ariel · Answer

Guys, post specific examples and we'll do our best to help! I know a lot of that stuff is confusing.

baky · Answer

it is in a general way but okay... as soon i've an example..

ariel · Answer

Ok then, maybe this will help. What is the difference in meaning between:

I lost my keys.

and

I have lost my keys.

I think this is really going to help solidify in your mind the difference between past and present perfect tense. Do you know?

baky · Answer

I have lost my keys => I've just noticed it. That's it ?

ariel · Answer

When you use simple past tense as in "I lost my keys this morning" it means that you lost your keys and then you FOUND them (the action began and ended in the past and is somewhat irrelevant to the present).

In the second case, "I've lost my keys" means that you HAVEN'T FOUND YOUR KEYS YET, because present perfect describes an action that commenced in the past and IS STILL HAPPENING.

So I lost my keys and I found them, and I've lost my keys and I haven't found them yet.

Make sense? What other tenses are you struggling with?

baky · Answer

ok understood. But I think I've somme trouble with such subtleties in the heat of the moment...
Thks

tejal777 · Answer

I had a similar problem when I was preparing for my test..somehow I always got stuck on questions testing a particular rule..in my case subject-verb agreement was one of them.Here's what I did,see if it helps you:

Remember:You need to learn how to walk before you start running..!

Select a topic for the day and start at the grass-root level.You say you have done Manhattan SC (or whatever book you are using)..do it AGAIN!Take out a notebook and start writing down everything you have learnt.
Google for quizzes on the particular topic.You will find tons of exercises and tips and tricks.Write it all down.
Now that you have completed the beginners level,start doing Gmat-like problems.Use the tag-feature of the forum,its of immense help.Do 25 problems and analyze them completely.You should not bother if it takes you ages to do it..it is your weak point and you need to give it proper time.Make sure you write down your learnings by making flashcards or notes.
Manhattan SC book has sorted the OG problems topic wise.Do these official problems as your final step..again..do not forget to make notes!

HTH..Holler if you have questions

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