Welcome to our introduction to tenses in English! Understanding the different tenses is crucial for mastering the English language. In this section, we will explore the past, present, and future tenses, along with their various forms.

Past Tense

The past tense is used to describe actions or states that occurred at a specific time in the past. Here are some common forms:

  • Simple Past: I went to the park yesterday.
  • Past Continuous: I was walking when it started to rain.
  • Past Perfect: I had finished my homework before dinner.

Present Tense

The present tense is used to describe actions or states that are happening now or are generally true. Here are some common forms:

  • Simple Present: I live in a big city.
  • Present Continuous: I am reading a book right now.
  • Present Perfect: I have eaten lunch.

Future Tense

The future tense is used to describe actions or states that will happen in the future. Here are some common forms:

  • Simple Future: I will go to the movies tonight.
  • Future Continuous: I will be watching a movie when you come over.
  • Future Perfect: I will have finished my work by tomorrow.

For more information on tenses, check out our Grammar Guide.

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