Verb Tenses - Past, Present, Future

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What is a verb tense?

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A verb tense indicates the time when an action occurs: past, present, or future.

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What does the present tense describe?

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The present tense describes actions that are happening now or are habitual.

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What does the past tense indicate?

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The past tense indicates actions that have already happened.

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What does the future tense express?

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The future tense expresses actions that will happen later.

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Example of a present tense verb:

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fills (as in 'He fills the cup with water.')

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Example of a past tense verb:

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rolled (as in 'She rolled her eyes at me.')

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Example of a future tense verb:

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will go (as in 'I will go fishing soon.')

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What is the past tense of 'is'?

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was.

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What is the past tense of 'are'?

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were.

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How do you form the future tense?

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Use 'will' + base form of the verb (e.g., 'will eat').