Use correct grammar (e.g. subject—verb agreement, consistent use of different tenses, definite and indefinite articles)

Using the correct tense 

Sam enjoys reading a magazine that contains a pen-pal section. She’s seen a letter from Angie that she’d like to reply to but has trouble putting some of the verbs into the right tense.

Highlight the correct tenses in her letter:

Dear Angie,

Hello! 

My name is Sam. I saw / see / will see your letter asking for a pen pal in this month’s Cross-Stitch magazine. As soon as I finished / finish / will finish reading your letter I decided / decide / will decide to reply.

I lived / live / will live in Rotherham with my partner Ian and our two children Heather and James. I worked / work / will work part-time at a local supermarket. I also made / make / will make cross-stitch pictures for other people. I sold / sell / will sell some of the things at local craft fairs. I never liked / like / will like sewing when I was at school.

I changed / change / will change my mind when I was / am / will be in a car crash. I stayed / stay / will stay in hospital for several weeks. My mum bought / buy / will buy me a cross-stitch kit. She said it would help to pass the time. I began making cards for friends, then I stitched / stitch / will stitch a picture for each of my children and I made / make / will make a sampler as a wedding present. People started / start / will.