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Tense and Proximity Quiz

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Test knowledge on tense in reported speech.

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María Agustina Irigoytia
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Test knowledge on tense in reported speech.

by María Agustina Irigoytia
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The choice of tense depends on:

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The NOW perspective refers to situations that are:

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The THEN perspective refers to situations that are:

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According to the proximity rule, a present tense in the main clause usually attracts:

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According to the proximity rule, a past tense in the main clause usually attracts:

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The proximity rule mainly applies to:

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Which of the following is an exception to the proximity rule?

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In the sentence “She said the Earth is round,” the present tense is used because:

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Backshifting typically occurs in:

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After time expressions like “when” or “after,” we often use:

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Tense choice follows the speaker's point of view: NOW vs THEN.

NOW relates to current or present relevance.

THEN typically places events as completed in the past.

Main present → subordinate present is common under proximity.

Main present → subordinate present is common under proximity.

It targets reporting verbs and subordinate clauses.

General truths often keep present regardless of main clause.

It's a general truth asserted in indirect speech.

Backshifting is common in indirect speech reports.

Present tense is used for future meaning after such expressions.

 
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