Verb Tense

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What is a verb tense?

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A verb tense indicates the time at which an action occurs, such as past, present, or future.

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Define present tense.

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Present tense describes actions that are currently happening or habitual actions.

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Define past tense.

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Past tense describes actions that have already happened.

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Define future tense.

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Future tense describes actions that will happen later.

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What is the present simple tense used for?

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The present simple tense is used for habitual actions, general truths, and facts.

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What is the past simple tense used for?

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

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What is the future simple tense used for?

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The future simple tense is used for actions that will occur in the future.

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Example of present simple tense: 'She ___ (to run) every morning.'

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'She runs every morning.'

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Example of past simple tense: 'He ___ (to play) soccer yesterday.'

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'He played soccer yesterday.'

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Example of future simple tense: 'They ___ (to visit) their grandparents next week.'

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'They will visit their grandparents next week.'