Tense 09
The Presentation
Change to Simple Past
Read as if these events happened yesterday. Change the verbs as you read.
Read
Priya prepares a short presentation for a new client. She reviews her notes and saves a copy of her slides. At the meeting, she connects her laptop to the screen, but nothing appears. She checks the cable and tries another connection. Her coworker finds the correct setting, and the first slide appears. Priya takes a breath and begins. She explains the proposal, shows several examples, and answers the client’s questions. The client suggests one small change and requests a written summary. After the meeting, Priya updates the proposal and emails it. She feels more confident about presenting the next project.
New Vocabulary
List the words you want to review.
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 _____________________
