2.7 Grammar

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What is the past continuous tense used for?

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The past continuous tense is used to describe actions that were ongoing in the past, often in relation to another action.

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Provide an example of a sentence using the past continuous tense.

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The bee was buzzing as it flew near the flower.

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What is the present continuous tense used for?

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The present continuous tense is used to describe actions that are currently happening or ongoing.

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Provide an example of a sentence using the present continuous tense.

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Gloria is looking for the trail in the woods.

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What is the simple past tense used for?

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The simple past tense is used to describe actions that were completed in the past.

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Provide an example of a sentence using the simple past tense.

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The bike started to go down the hill.

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What is the simple future tense used for?

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The simple future tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future.

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Provide an example of a sentence using the simple future tense.

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Mr. Kwan will take his trash out on Monday.

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What is the present perfect tense used for?

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The present perfect tense is used to describe actions that occurred at an unspecified time in the past and are relevant to the present.

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Provide an example of a sentence using the present perfect tense.

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The visitors have stepped off the boat.