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Following the form examples, the different uses of each tense are explained, followed by notes on how the uses relate to other tenses. These parts will help you understand the unique functions of the tenses, so you can choose between the tenses in everyday use.
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The tense chart provides a comprehensive overview of the different tenses, helping learners grasp the nuances of time and action within a sentence. By examining the structures and examples of each tense, learners can appreciate the precise ways in which verbs express when an action occurs.
English tenses are an important part of the language and knowing them allows you to express past, present and future actions accurately, making your communication clear and effective. These online PDF notes are an invaluable resource for learners at all levels.
an action happened in the middle of another action. was/were +. infinitive + -ing. someone was doing sth. at a certain time (in the past) - you do not know whether it was finished or not. you say that sth. has happened or is finished in the past and it has a connection to the. have/has + past participle*.
Tenses and Signal Words present perfect continuous all day for four years since 1993 how long? the whole week present perfect already ever /never just not yet so far / till now up to now for how long…? present continuous at the moment just just now now right now Listen! Look!, currently presently present simple always every never normally often
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The Complete List of English Verb Tenses Do you find English verbs confusing? Take a look at this chart of English verb tenses to help you understand when to use each one: Simple Continuous Perfect Perfect Continuous Present speak / speaks am/is/are speaking have/has spoken have been speaking Past spoke was/were speaking had spoken had been
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