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SS3 · Structure · ENG/STR — SS3.02

Sequence of Tenses

This topic covers the rules for maintaining correct tense sequence in complex sentences.

Sample quiz questions

  1. He said that he __________ to Lagos last week.

    • A. goes
    • B. went
    • C. had gone
    • D. is going
  2. Our teacher told us that the sun __________ in the east.

    • A. rose
    • B. rises
    • C. had risen
    • D. would rise

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