I need to write five sentences on the role of education in successful financial planning, in which you correctly use a different verb tense in each sentence. I also have to mark each verb used in bold and, in parentheses, identify the specific tense used. I have the five sentences, but I am not sure if it is correct. here are the sentences that I have chosen. (1)The role of education PLAYS a major part in financial planning. (present tense) (2)LEARNING the basic math skill will help you better your finances. (future) (3)when you CONTINUE your education you will be able to get a better job.(present progressive)(4)Education PLAYS a very big role in a person's financial outcome.(present tense)(5)LEARNING new skills is an important role in a person's financial status.(future progressive)I would like to know if I am on the right track and if these are right.
LEARNING is a gerund or present participle; it is NOT a tense by itself. If you truly want future = You will learn
3) Present Progressive = When you are continuing
5) check #2 please. Future Progressive = You will be learning...
Sra
You are on the right track, but there are a few minor corrections that need to be made:
(1) The role of education **plays** a major part in financial planning. (present tense)
(2) **Learning** the basic math skills will help you **improve** your finances. (future tense)
(3) When you **continue** your education, you will be able to get a better job. (present progressive tense)
(4) Education **plays** a very big role in a person's financial outcome. (present tense)
(5) **Learning** new skills **plays** an important role in a person's financial status. (future progressive tense)
In sentence 2, it is more appropriate to use "improve" instead of "better" to match the tense of "learning." In sentence 5, you should use the present tense for "plays" to match the tense of "learning."
Overall, you have correctly used a different verb tense in each sentence and marked them as required. Well done!