Verb Tense

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What is a verb tense?

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A verb tense shows when an action happens: in the past, present, or future.

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What does 'past tense' mean?

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Past tense describes actions that have already happened.

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Give an example of a past tense verb.

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Ate is a past tense verb.

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What does 'present tense' mean?

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Present tense describes actions that are happening now.

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Give an example of a present tense verb.

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Eat is a present tense verb.

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What does 'future tense' mean?

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Future tense describes actions that will happen later.

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Give an example of a future tense verb.

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Will eat is a future tense verb.

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How do you form the future tense?

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You form the future tense by using 'will' + the base form of the verb.

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What is the tense of the verb in this sentence: 'She will play outside'?

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Future.

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What is the tense of the verb in this sentence: 'He danced yesterday'?

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Past.