Are all tenses equally important in competitive exams?

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    Vikram Hazarika

    2 months ago

    Yes, all the tenses hold equal importance in competitive and entrance exams. While some tenses such as the Present Tense and Past Tense appear more frequently in English grammar questions, understanding and studying all the 12 types of tenses in English ensure better comprehension and accuracy. Various questions on fill in the blanks and setence correction, include questions on tenses. 

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