English Tenses Overview

What is the simple present tense used for?

• To describe actions happening right now.

• To describe habits, general truths, feelings, or thoughts.

• To describe future events or plans.

• To describe completed actions in the past.

How do you form the simple present tense for he and it?

• Use the base form of the verb plus 's' or 'es'.

• Use the past form of the verb.

• Use the infinitive form of the verb without any changes.

• Use the base form of the verb plus 'ed'.

How do regular verbs typically form their past tense?

• By adding '-ed' to the base form.

• By changing the vowel in the base form.

• By adding '-ing' to the base form.

• By using an auxiliary verb.

What is the present progressive tense used for?

• To describe actions that are currently happening or in progress.

• To describe actions that happened in the past.

• To express future intentions or plans.

• To indicate habitual actions or routines.

What is a key characteristic of irregular verbs in the past tense?

• They follow a regular pattern to form their past tense.

• They have different rules to form their past tense and should be memorized.

• They are always formed by adding -ed to the base verb.

• They do not change at all in the past tense.

What do you do with verbs ending in sh, ch, o, x, or ss in the simple present tense?

• Add 's' to the base form.

• Add 'es' to the base form.

• Change the verb to its past form.

• Leave the verb unchanged.

What is the simple past tense used for?

• To describe actions or events that have already finished.

• To describe actions happening right now.

• To express future intentions or plans.

• To indicate habitual actions in the present.

How do you construct negative sentences in the simple past tense?

• Use 'did not' or 'didn't' with the base form of the verb.

• Add 'not' after the verb in the past form.

• Use 'was not' or 'were not' with the past participle.

• Use 'never' before the verb in the past form.

What does the past progressive tense describe?

• Actions that were ongoing at a specific time in the past.

• Actions that are completed in the past.

• Actions that will happen in the future.

• Actions that are currently happening.