Verb Tenses

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What are the three main verb tenses in English?

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Past, Present, Future.

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What is the function of the past tense in a sentence?

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To indicate that an action has already occurred.

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Provide an example of a verb in the past tense.

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"I walked to the store."

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What is the function of the present tense in a sentence?

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To indicate that an action is currently happening or is a general truth.

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Provide an example of a verb in the present tense.

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"I walk to the store."

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What is the function of the future tense in a sentence?

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To indicate that an action will occur at a later time.

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Provide an example of a verb in the future tense.

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"I will walk to the store."

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What is the structure of a simple past tense verb?

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Typically formed by adding -ed to the base form of regular verbs.

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What is the structure of a simple present tense verb for third-person singular?

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Add -s or -es to the base form of the verb.

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What is the structure of a simple future tense verb?

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Formed using 'will' + base form of the verb.