
English Verb Tenses Overview

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Катя Мейстер
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Simple form of a verb used to indicate?
Back
The Simple form shows that the action takes place in the present, past, or future without indicating its duration or completion.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How is the Present Simple formed?
Back
The Present Simple is formed from the infinitive without the particle 'to'. In the third person singular, the ending '‑s' is added.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the uses of the Present Simple?
Back
1. Customary, repeated actions. 2. Actions and states characterizing a given person. 3. Universal truths. 4. Actions going on at the present moment. 5. A future action.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How is the Past Simple formed?
Back
The Past Simple is formed by adding 'ed' or 'd' to the stem for regular verbs, or by changing the root vowel for irregular verbs.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the Past Simple denote?
Back
An action performed within a period of time which is already over, cut off from the present.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How is the Future Simple formed?
Back
The Future Simple is formed by means of the auxiliary verbs 'shall' and 'will' and the infinitive without 'to' of the notional verb.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Future Simple in the Past?
Back
It is formed by means of the auxiliary verbs 'should' and 'would' and the infinitive without 'to' of the notional verb, denoting an action which was future from the point of view of the past.
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