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1. He is hoping to catch more fish tomorrow, but he doesn’t know if it will be any better. He has never been a very successful fisherman, even though it is the only job he’s ever had.
He is hoping to catch more fish tomorrowIs hoping=present progressive
But he doesn’t know if it will be any better.
Doesn’t know= simple present
It will be=simple future
NOW
NOW
NOW
He’s ever had=present perfect
Even though it is the only job he’s ever had.It is= simple present
He has never been a very successful fishermanHas never been=present perfect
NOW
NOW
NOW
2. His brother bought land last winter, but sold it to the neighbor when the economy crashed.His brother bought land last winter,
Bought= simple past
But sold it to the neighbor Sold=simple past
when the economy crashedCrashed=simple past
NOW
NOW
NOW