Verb tenses: simple, progressive, perfect

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What is a verb tense?

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A verb tense indicates the time of an action or state of being, showing when it occurs: past, present, or future.

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What are the three main types of verb tenses?

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Simple, progressive, and perfect.

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What is the simple present tense?

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The simple present tense describes actions that are habitual or generally true. Example: 'She walks to school.'

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What is the simple past tense?

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The simple past tense describes actions that have already happened. Example: 'He played soccer yesterday.'

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What is the simple future tense?

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The simple future tense describes actions that will happen. Example: 'They will visit the museum tomorrow.'

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What is the present progressive tense?

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The present progressive tense describes actions that are currently happening. Example: 'I am reading a book.'

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What is the past progressive tense?

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The past progressive tense describes actions that were ongoing in the past. Example: 'She was studying when I called.'

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What is the future progressive tense?

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The future progressive tense describes actions that will be ongoing in the future. Example: 'They will be traveling next week.'

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What is the present perfect tense?

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The present perfect tense describes actions that occurred at an unspecified time before now. Example: 'I have eaten lunch.'

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What is the past perfect tense?

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The past perfect tense describes actions that were completed before another action in the past. Example: 'He had finished his homework before dinner.'