Exploring Simple Tenses in English

The video tutorial introduces the concept of tenses, explaining simple present, past, and future tenses with examples. It highlights how verbs change according to the time of action, providing examples for each tense. The tutorial concludes with additional examples to reinforce understanding.

What does tense help to indicate in a sentence?

• The location of the action

• The speed of the action

• The length of the action

• The time of the action or event

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

In simple present tense, how does the verb typically end when indicating a habit?

• -ed

• -ing

• -en

• -s or -es

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which example correctly uses the simple past tense?

• Jimmy plays in the garden.

• Jimmy will play in the garden.

• Jimmy played in the garden.

• Jimmy is playing in the garden.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What does the simple future tense typically begin with?

• is

• will

• have

• was

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which sentence is an example of simple present tense?

• Jimmy had played in the garden.

• Jimmy will be playing in the garden.

• They planted beautiful saplings.

• The sun rises from the east.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which action indicates a completed action in the past?

• Sun rising from the east

• Planting beautiful saplings in the park

• Eating pizza after playing

• Going to play with Jimmy

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What tense is used for actions that have not yet started but will happen in the future?

• Simple past tense

• Present continuous tense

• Simple present tense

• Simple future tense

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which sentence shows an incorrect use of tense based on the context provided?

• Can we go and played with Jimmy?

• Jimmy plays in the garden.

• They planted beautiful saplings.

• Jimmy will eat pizza after playing.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D