Tense 16
A Problem in the Report
Change to Simple Past
Read as if these events happened yesterday. Change the verbs as you read.
Read
Rafael reviews a sales report before his team’s afternoon meeting. He compares the totals and notices that one number seems unusually high. He opens the original file and checks the entries carefully. Two rows contain the same order number. Rafael removes the duplicate entry and calculates the total again. The new figure matches the company’s records. He explains the correction to his manager and saves an updated copy. During the meeting, he shows the team how the duplicate affects the results. His manager appreciates the careful review. Rafael adds a final check to his routine before sending future reports.
New Vocabulary
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Verb Forms
Choose three verbs from the reading. Write their forms.
Verb 1
Present ______________________
Past _________________________
-ing form _____________________
Verb 2
Present ______________________
Past _________________________
-ing form _____________________
Verb 3
Present ______________________
Past _________________________
-ing form _____________________

