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In sentence (2), the verb ‘had eaten ’ shows that the action had been finished
before another was commenced in the past . It is said to be in the past perfect tense .

In sentence (3), the verb‘shall have eaten ’shows that the action will be finished
in the future before another action takes place. It is said to be in the future perfect
tense.

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1. Change the following sentences from the simple present tense to the simple past
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(a) She goes for a long walk in the evening.

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(b) The moon shines brightly in the sky.

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(c) Rohan plays the piano beautifully.

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(d) Sonali sometimes breaks her promise.

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(e) Dry leaves fall off.

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(f) Jeevan polishes his shoes.

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(g) The eagle flies at a great height.

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(h) Mohit lives in a small village near Agra.

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