Present simple. present continuous, past simple

I describe an action that is in the process of happening as you speak or write. Who am I?

• Present simple

• Present continuous

• Past simple

I show how frequently people do things. Who am I?

• Present simple

• Present continuous

• Past simple

I describe actions and events which are happening 'around now'. Who am I?

• Present simple

• Present continuous

• Past simple

I describe a completed action, event or state in the past which is not connected with now. Who am I?

• Present simple

• Present continuous

• Past simple

I go with common state verbs such as: like, love, have, feel, know, promise, understand, etc. Who am I?

• Present simple

• Present continuous

• Past simple

I describe habitual actions in the past. Who am I?

• Present simple

• Present continuous

• Past simple

I'm used for facts, general statements and truths. Who am I?

• Present simple

• Present continuous

• Past simple

I'm used for possession and senses (taste, smell, sound, thoughts, feelings...). Who am I?

• Present simple

• Present continuous

• Past simple

I describe stages in a process or lifecycle, and thus in a narrative. Who am I?

• Present simple

• Present continuous

• Past simple

He always (get) up at 7 am.

• gets

• is getting

• got