Present simple. present continuous, past simple

I describe an action or event at a particular time, or during a particular period of time. (e.g. in 2000, between 2005 and 2009). Who am I?

• Present simple

• Present continuous

• Past simple

I describe an action that is in the process of happening as you speak or write. Who am I?

• Present simple

• Present continuous

• Past simple

I show how frequently people do things. Who am I?

• Present simple

• Present continuous

• Past simple

I describe actions and events which are happening 'around now'. Who am I?

• Present simple

• Present continuous

• Past simple

I describe a completed action, event or state in the past which is not connected with now. Who am I?

• Present simple

• Present continuous

• Past simple

I go with common state verbs such as: like, love, have, feel, know, promise, understand, etc. Who am I?

• Present simple

• Present continuous

• Past simple

I describe habitual actions in the past. Who am I?

• Present simple

• Present continuous

• Past simple

I'm used for facts, general statements and truths. Who am I?

• Present simple

• Present continuous

• Past simple

I describe habitual actions. Who am I?

• Present simple

• Present continuous

• Past simple

I am _____ when being used to describe 'state' and I am _______ when being used to describe 'actions'.

Example: I (have) a pen./ The government (have) difficulties.

• Present simple - Present continuous

• Present continuous - Present simple

• Present simple - Past simple

• Present continuous - Past simple