Verbs: Past, Present, Future Tense

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What are the three main tenses of verbs?

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The three main tenses of verbs are past, present, and future.

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What is the present tense used for?

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The present tense is used to describe actions that are currently happening or general truths.

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What is the past tense used for?

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The past tense is used to describe actions that have already happened.

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What is the future tense used for?

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The future tense is used to describe actions that will happen later.

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Example of a verb in present tense: 'The dog __________.' (bark)

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The dog is barking.

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Example of a verb in past tense: 'The dog __________.' (bark)

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The dog barked.

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Example of a verb in future tense: 'The dog __________.' (bark)

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The dog will bark.

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What is the present continuous tense?

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The present continuous tense describes actions that are currently ongoing, formed with 'is/am/are + verb-ing'.

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What is the past simple tense?

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The past simple tense describes completed actions in the past, often formed by adding -ed to regular verbs.