Simple Past
Verb tense used for actions that are completed.
Simple Past
This verb tense is used for routine, habitual actions and for factual information.
Simple Present
You have to change the verb by __________ for the present continuous tense.
You have to change the verb by adding "-ing" for the present continuous tense.
This one word for future tense usage is very easy.
Will
The past continuous tense is used for actions happening _______________.
The past continuous tense is used for actions happening over a period of time in the past.
The ending for regular verbs in the past tense.
"-ed"
The verb changes for these pronouns only by adding either an "-s" or "-es."
He
She
It
To use the present continuous verb form the action is happening now and is _______________.
To use the present continuous verb form the action is happening now and is unfinished.
NOTE: It is also used when future events have already been arranged.
Example: I am going to the doctor on April 23rd.
We (arrive) tomorrow evening.
will arrive
The two past tense forms of the "to be" verb.
Was
Were
NOTE: "Was" is used for singular pronouns (I, he, she, and it). "Were" is used for plural pronouns (you, we, and they).
Identify the past tense verb(s) in this sentence:
I wanted to brush my teeth this morning, but showered instead.
I wanted to brush my teeth this morning, but showered instead.
Identify the present tense verb(s) for this sentence:
We live in Omaha but my friend lives in Dallas.
We live in Omaha but my friend lives in Dallas.
You have to use these three "to be" words when using the present continuous form.
Am
Is
Are
Future tense is used for statements of fact, intentions, arrangements/scheduled events, and _____________.
Future tense is used for statements of fact, intentions, arrangements/scheduled events, and predictions.
Examples:
The sun will rise tomorrow morning.
We leave at 12:55 today.
You have to add ________ to the verb.
You have to add -ing to the verb.
In the past tense, if they are not regular verbs, they are called _____________.
In the past tense, if they are not regular verbs, they are called irregular.
Examples:
Write/wrote; run/ran; read/read; swim/swam
Identify the simple present verb(s) in the sentence:
My family loves olives but your family enjoys popcorn.
My family loves olives but your family enjoys popcorn.
"Am" is used for this pronoun only.
I
I (to be/go) the mall tomorrow.
Use the "to be" verb and add "going to"
I will be going to the mall tomorrow.
True or False:
The past continuous tense is often used with the simple past to say that something happened in the middle of something else.
True
Identify the past tense verb(s) in the sentence:
She forgot her homework because she went dancing instead.
She forgot her homework because she went dancing instead.
Identify the simple tense verbs in the sentence:
She is fourteen years old, goes to junior high school, and is very intelligent.
She is fourteen years old, goes to junior high school, and is very intelligent.
We use "is" for __________pronouns and "are" for _______ pronouns.
We use "is" for singular pronouns and "are" for _plural pronouns.
The correct use of the future tense is:
Sentence 1: I'll get it.
Sentence 2: I'm going to get it.
Both are correct.
Identify the past continuous part of this sentence:
I had my car fixed because it wasn't working properly.
I had my car fixed because it wasn't working properly.