Verb Tenses: Present, Past, Future

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What is the present tense?

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The present tense describes actions that are happening right now.

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What is the past tense?

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The past tense describes actions that have already happened.

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What is the future tense?

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The future tense describes actions that will happen later.

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Give an example of a verb in the present tense.

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The verb 'likes' in the sentence 'Tommy likes pizza.'

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Give an example of a verb in the past tense.

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The verb 'asked' in the sentence 'Tommy asked a question.'

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Give an example of a verb in the future tense.

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The verb 'will ask' in the sentence 'Tommy will ask for help.'

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What does 'will' indicate in a sentence?

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'Will' indicates that something is going to happen in the future.

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What is the present tense of the verb 'to play'?

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The present tense is 'plays' (He plays soccer).

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What is the past tense of the verb 'to eat'?

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The past tense is 'ate' (He ate lunch).