What is a tense in English grammar?
English Grammar - Tenses

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A tense is a grammatical category that locates a situation in time, indicating when an action takes place (past, present, future).
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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 in the simple past tense.
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I visited my grandmother last week.
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What is the future continuous tense?
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The future continuous tense describes actions that will be ongoing at a specific time in the future.
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Provide an example of a sentence in the future continuous tense.
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I will be going to Kuala Lumpur at this hour next week.
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What is the present simple tense used for?
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The present simple tense is used to express habitual actions, general truths, and facts.
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Provide an example of a sentence in the present simple tense.
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How much does this bunch of flowers cost?
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