Tense Forms
Tense Descriptions
Examples
Indicators
Change the Tense
100
I study You study He/she studies We study They study
What is the form for Simple Present Tense?
100
Timeless present is also known as __________
Simple Present Tense is also known as?
100
They have already seen that movie.
Present Perfect Tense
100
Tomorrow, Next Saturday/week/month/semester
Future Tense.
100
We arrived three weeks ago. (Simple Past change to Future)
We will arrive in three weeks.
200
I have studied You have studied He/she has studied We have studied They have studied
What is the form for Present Perfect Tense?
200
When an activity is in progress now at the moment of speaking.
What is Present Progressive/Continuous Tense?
200
They are friendly.
Simple Present Tense.
200
Always, whenever, everyday, usually, often, frequently
Simple Present Tense.
200
He came late to class. (Simple Past change to Simple Present)
He always comes late to class.
300
will + have + past participle
What is the form for Future Perfect Tense?
300
When an action started in the past continuing up until the present or an action started in the past which has present relevance.
What is Present Perfect Tense?
300
She will have finished dinner before the game starts.
Future Perfect Tense.
300
Right now, at this moment, still, this year/week/month, as we speak
Present Progressive/Continuous Tense.
300
She has studied here last two years. (Present Perfect Change to Present Perfect Progressive)
She has been studying here for the last two years.
400
will + have + been + verb + ing
What is the form for Future Perfect Progressive/Continuous?
400
This tense is used to refer to activities that will be continuously in progress before a future time.
What is Future Perfect Progressive/Continuous Tense?
400
We will be flying over New York at noon tomorrow.
Future Progressive/Continuous Tense.
400
Indicators last night, week, year, month, yesterday, ago
Simple Past Tense.
400
We will work in New Zealand next year. (Future change to Future Progressive)
We will be working in New Zealand next year.
500
will + be + verb + ing
What is the form for Future Progressive/Continuous?
500
This tense is used to describe actions that have been continuously in progress before now.These actions are not completed.
What is Present Perfect Progressive/Continuous Tense?
500
He will have been working for 3 hours before you arrive.
Future Perfect Progressive/Continuous Tense.
500
Before, ever, never, so far, already, yet, just, recently, since
Present Perfect Tense.
500
She took 16 credits last semester. (Simple Past change to Present Progressive/Continuous)
She's taking 16 credits this semester.
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