I am trying to write a research paper for college and I have not wrote one in at least 5 years and I am trying to figure out if I use the things like I in it or do I just base off of materials I researched......The assignment says past tense
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Sorry, but if you don't know what the past tense is, you shouldn't be in college.
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OK.  Think first.  If you were "teaching" what would tell the student is the answer.  Be clear.  Be simple.  Then that is what you write down.  Remem ber, what you write has to make sense TO THE STUDENT, so what you write now has to be what the teacher wants cuz it makes sense to the teacher.
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Three months ago I received a circular.\n\nYou may place the definitions of time in end position. \nYou must use the past tense form because 'ago' acts like a signal word for that tense, similar to 'yesterday, last year ... etc.'
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This is completely accurate:\n\nDid you feel something was wrong whilst you were writing your dedication?\n\nNOTE:  Whilst is the grammatically correct form in this context not while.
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I can't believe how many people are answering this incorrectly!  It is two spaces after the end of a sentence, always.\n\nBy the way, you are not ancient.  You should be proud of yourself for returning to school.
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Why have you not been doing your paper before now?  And more importantly, why are looking on Yahoo Answers for someone to help you instead of tapping into better resources?
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Well i speak English but i have no idea what an article in the English language is. I see some of your mistakes though, One would not say "I go for walk" One would have to say "I am going for a walk" or "I'm going for a walk" I always make these mistakes in my french classes as well.  If you want to send your paper to me I'll read over it and have my boyfriend who knows a lot more about English rules read over it also.
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Here is a mental trick.  The MOMENT something is assigned, write the first sentence.  You have started, now you have to finish.
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It is past tense, you are maybe thinking that 'to go' implies current and active, this is true but the context of the rest of the sentance gives you the tense... 'They let us...', 'They did not let...', 'I let him go' etc (All past tense)\n\nLet without a modifier like 'will' or 'am/are' is past tense 'They will let us go'(future), 'They are letting us go'(present).\n\nThat's a good point!... Is the question mark meant to be inside the quotes? if so that makes it a question (not great grammar tho') probably should read 'They have let us go?'
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That is called a "word salad" and I can't fix it.  I would have to print it out and totally re-write the entire mess.\n\nIt's too long, it's too repetitive, it's too confusing, poor sentence structure, no paragraphs... verbs, nouns.. ahhhh  grrrrr,,,,\n\nno, I can't fix it for you.  do it again.. shorten it and get to the point.
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http://www.longman.com/ae/azar/grammar_ex/message_board/archive/articles/00179.html\n\nhttp://www.edufind.com/English/grammar/ING3.cfm
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The tense depends on where it is at in the resume.\n\nAn objective section - so be future tense.\n\nYour current job should be present tense\n\nPast jobs should be past tense.
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If the work has a title, the title should be italicized, e.g. Michaelangelo's _David_.  If it does not have an actual title, but you give it one for convenience in your paper, put the erstwhile title in quotes, e.g. Smith's "Grassy Field."\n\nThere are many different "style guides" that tell how to handle the technical aspects of a research paper.  Also, professors will sometimes name a journal who's style should be followed.  It is best to ask your professor.\n\nTwo of the most commonly used style guides are the ASA and MLA style guides.  If you are going to be writing papers, it may be worthwhile to get a copy of one.  The MLA guide is probably used more widely.
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Ask your teacher. If you can get it back, you may use the paragraph provided you put it in quotes and give the source.\n\ns
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Its: ''don't offer'' as offered is past tense ....the same applies to ''sentence'' !!
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You can't introduce your topic until you know it. Therefore, write the body first and the intro/conclusion last. I learned that in my advanced english class and it's actually a very helpful tip. Also, I can help edit your essay if you'd like. (email me at xx3DoorsDownFan@yahoo.com)
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This is the third request from you that I have read. To "correct" your grammar would be tiresome. However, I did want to say that you have a way with words and write quite well. If you were my student, I would conference with you and give you hints on how to improve your grammar and some punctuation, the only weaknesses. Your descriptive passages are excellent. You are a good observer. Keep writing. You have a talent there.