Washington Commanders Pick Sonny Styles
Introduction
The Washington Commanders chose Sonny Styles in the 2026 NFL Draft. He played for Ohio State.
Main Body
The team leaders, Adam Peters and Dan Quinn, wanted Sonny Styles. He is a strong player. He played well in his tests. Nick Cross is a player on the team. He talked to Sonny to help him. Nick saw Sonny play and liked his speed. The team's defense was bad last year. They were 31st in the league. Sonny Styles will help the team play better.
Conclusion
Sonny Styles is a great new player. He wants to make the team's defense strong.
Learning
⚡ THE 'STATE OF BEING' PATTERN
In this story, we see a lot of sentences that use is and was. These words connect a person or thing to a description.
The Pattern: [Person/Thing] → [is/was] → [Description]
From the text:
- Sonny Styles is a strong player. (Present time → True now)
- The defense was bad last year. (Past time → Not true now)
Simple Rule: Use is for things that are happening or true right now. Use was for things that happened before.
Comparison Table
| Now (Present) | Before (Past) |
|---|---|
| He is great. | He was 31st. |
| They are leaders. | They were bad. |
Quick Tip: If you see the word "last year," always look for was or were!