Present Future and Past Tense Verbs

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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 are the three main tenses in English?

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The three main tenses are past, present, and future.

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What is the past tense used for?

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The past tense is used to describe actions that have already happened.

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What is the present tense used for?

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The present tense is used to describe actions that are currently happening or general truths.

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What is the future tense used for?

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The future tense is used to describe actions that will happen later.

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Give an example of a verb in the past tense.

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'ran' as in 'She ran to the store.'

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Give an example of a verb in the present tense.

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'is' as in 'He is happy.'

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Give an example of a verb in the future tense.

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'will go' as in 'They will go to the park.'

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What is the structure of a simple future tense sentence?

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Subject + will + base form of the verb (e.g., 'I will eat').

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What is the structure of a simple past tense sentence?

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Subject + past form of the verb (e.g., 'She walked').