Past, Present, and Future Tenses

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What is the past tense?

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The past tense describes an action that has already happened.

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What is the present tense?

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The present tense describes an action that is happening right now.

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What is the future tense?

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The future tense describes an action that hasn't happened yet.

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Which verb form is used for past tense?

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The past tense is usually formed by adding -ed to regular verbs.

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Give an example of a verb in the past tense.

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Jumped is the past tense of jump.

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Give an example of a verb in the present tense.

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Runs is the present tense of run.

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Give an example of a verb in the future tense.

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Will run is the future tense of run.

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What is the structure of a future tense sentence?

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A future tense sentence often uses 'will' + base form of the verb.

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What is the structure of a past tense sentence?

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A past tense sentence uses the past form of the verb.

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What is the structure of a present tense sentence?

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A present tense sentence uses the base form of the verb or adds -s for third person.