English grammar has a variety of tenses to describe actions and states in different contexts. Here’s an overview of the most common tenses:
Present Simple: Used to describe actions or states that are always true or general truths.
- Example: The sun rises in the east.
Present Continuous: Used to describe actions that are currently happening or ongoing.
- Example: I am reading a book right now.
Present Perfect: Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue to the present or have just finished.
- Example: I have finished my homework.
Past Simple: Used to describe actions or states that happened in the past.
- Example: I went to the park yesterday.
Past Continuous: Used to describe actions that were happening at a specific time in the past.
- Example: I was watching TV when you called.
Past Perfect: Used to describe actions that happened before another past action.
- Example: I had finished my meal before you arrived.
Future Simple: Used to describe actions or states that will happen in the future.
- Example: I will go to the movies tomorrow.
Future Continuous: Used to describe actions that will be happening at a specific time in the future.
- Example: I will be eating dinner with my family at 7 PM.
Future Perfect: Used to describe actions that will be completed before a certain future time.
- Example: I will have completed my project by the end of the month.
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