Question

Change the tense of the following sentences as directed. Write complete sentences and underline the change you make.
a. A stout old lady was walking with her basket. They told her that the pavement was a place for pedestrians but she refused to agree.
(Change to present continuous tense)

b. Liberty is not a personal affair only, but a social contract. It is an accommodation of
interests. In matters which do not touch anybody else’s liberty, I may be as free as I like. (Change to present perfect tense)

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

ANSWER:-

a. A stout old lady was walking with her basket. They told her that the pavement was a place for pedestrians but she refused to agree.

A stout old lady is walking with her basket. They are saying her that the pavement is a place for pedestrians but she is refusing to agree.

b. Liberty is not a personal affair only, but a social contract. It is an accommodation of  interests. In matters which do not touch anybody else’s liberty, I may be as free as I like.

Liberty is not a personal affair only, but a social contract. It is an accommodation of  interests. In matters which do not touch anybody else’s liberty, I have been as free as I like.

Things to Note:-

• Is and +ing form was added in present continuous tense.
• Has/ have is added with perfect tense.
• But, both are present tense.

Answer 2

Answer:

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1. A stout old lady is walking with her basket. They are saying that the pavement is a place for pedestrians but she is refusing to agree.

2. Liberty is not a personal affair only, but a social contract. It is an accommodation of

interests. In matters which do not touch anybody else’s liberty, I have been as free as I like.

Extra information

There are three types of tense

Present tense

Past tense

Future tense