Verb conjugations (present, past, future)

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    Proficiency in verb conjugation constitutes the structural backbone of communication, necessitating the precise manipulation of verb stems and endings to denote person, number, and temporal frame. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to alternate seamlessly between present, past, and future tenses to maintain temporal logic, correctly selecting auxiliary verbs and applying morphological changes to regular and irregular forms. Mastery of this topic is essential for syntactic accuracy, particularly regarding subject-verb agreement and the placement of finite verbs within the sentence structure.

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    Narrative Recounting: Describing past events (e.g., holidays, accidents) using the perfect tense for spoken accounts and the imperfect for written reports.
    Aspirational Projection: Articulating future intentions, career plans, and predictions using the future tense or present tense with temporal markers.
    Routine and Habit: Describing daily regimens and current states using the present tense, including the manipulation of separable verbs and reflexive structures.

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