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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Use simple present tense in a story
Some stories are written in simple present tense, but can I use the words 'one day' and the simple present together?
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No. You need to use a non-present tense.
- No.
- You need to use a non-present tense.
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Hi Dave,
Seems OK to me.
eg Little Red Riding Hood lives in a pretty little village. One day, she goes into the deep dark woods to visit Grandma.
Clive
Seems OK to me.
eg Little Red Riding Hood lives in a pretty little village. One day, she goes into the deep dark woods to visit Grandma.
Clive
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CliveHi Dave,Seems OK to me.eg Little Red Riding Hood lives in a pretty little village. One day, she goes into the deep dark woods to visit Grandma.CliveYes, I'd agree Clive. I was thinking that the story was starting with one day, rather like once upon a time.
DP
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