Verb Tenses

Front

What is the present continuous tense used for?

Back

The present continuous tense is used to describe actions that are currently happening or ongoing.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence in the present simple tense.

Back

She reads books every day.

Front

What is the past simple tense used for?

Back

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

Front

Provide an example of a sentence in the past continuous tense.

Back

I was studying when the phone rang.

Front

What is the future simple tense used for?

Back

The future simple tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence in the future continuous tense.

Back

They will be traveling to Paris next week.

Front

What is the difference between 'is' and 'was'?

Back

'Is' is used for present tense, while 'was' is used for past tense.

Front

What is the structure of a present continuous tense sentence?

Back

Subject + is/am/are + verb-ing.

Front

What is the structure of a past simple tense sentence?

Back

Subject + past form of the verb.

Front

What is the structure of a future simple tense sentence?

Back

Subject + will + base form of the verb.