verb tense

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What is verb tense?

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Verb tense indicates the time of action or state of being expressed by the verb. It helps to understand when an action takes place: past, present, or future.

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What are the three main verb tenses?

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The three main verb tenses are: 1. Past Tense - indicates actions that have already happened. 2. Present Tense - indicates actions happening now. 3. Future Tense - indicates actions that will happen.

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What does the present tense indicate?

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The present tense indicates actions that are currently happening or are habitual. Example: 'She walks to school every day.'

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What does the past tense indicate?

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The past tense indicates actions that have already occurred. Example: 'He played soccer yesterday.'

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What does the future tense indicate?

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The future tense indicates actions that will happen. Example: 'They will travel to Paris next year.'

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What is the past tense form of 'to study'?

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The past tense form of 'to study' is 'studied.'

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What is the present tense form of 'to run'?

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The present tense form of 'to run' is 'run.' Example: 'I run every morning.'

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What is the future tense form of 'to eat'?

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The future tense form of 'to eat' is 'will eat.' Example: 'I will eat dinner at 6 PM.'

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What is a simple way to identify the future tense?

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The future tense is often identified by the use of 'will' or 'shall' before the base form of the verb. Example: 'She will dance at the party.'

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What is the present continuous tense?

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The present continuous tense describes actions that are currently in progress. It is formed using 'am/is/are' + verb-ing. Example: 'They are studying for the test.'