Crossword puzzle : Basic sequence of tenses in English

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Basic sequence of tenses in English [B2] — VocaVerb

Master the rules of sequence of tenses in English! This crossword will challenge your understanding of how verb tenses relate to one another in complex sentences. From reported speech to conditional clauses, you’ll need to recall key grammar terms and concepts to complete the grid. Ready to put your B2 grammar knowledge to the test?

Horizontalement

  1. 5. Had not in short form
  2. 6. Action happening after another
  3. 9. Auxiliary verb like could or might
  4. 11. To a certain or fairly significant extent
  5. 14. At which place
  6. 14. Question word for place
  7. 14. Asking about place or location
  8. 15. If-clauses expressing conditions
  9. 16. Without pattern or design
  10. 17. Past tense showing ongoing action

Verticalement

  1. 1. Continuing until now
  2. 2. Relating to verbs or words
  3. 3. Basic verb tense without aspect
  4. 4. Happening or existing before
  5. 7. Actions happening at the same time
  6. 8. Base form of a verb
  7. 10. Action happening before another
  8. 12. Storytelling using consistent tenses
  9. 13. Shifting tenses back in reported speech

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