English Grammar Tenses and Kinds Of The Tenses beginners tutorial

tenses

Tenses

Definition: The word tense is taken from latin language word called “Tempus” which means time. You can also define as below.

It is a form taken by a verb to indicate the time of an action, Tense is always limited to the verbs.

Kinds Of The Tenses

We can divide the time only into three parts and they are as below.

  • Present Tense
  • Past Tense
  • Future Tense

Present Simple Tense

Definition:

(a). This tense expresses an action or state in the present time.

(b). This tense shows a habit in the present time.

Example:

  • I read a Book.
  • Aslam draws a picture.
  • I say the prayers.

Present Simple Tense formation

Subject + Verb

  • I Speak.
  • We go.
  • You write.
  • They come.

When 3rd person singular and noun alone used in the sentence as subject then we use verb 1st form and S or ES.

  • He runs.
  • She laughs.
  • It Shines.
  • Tariq weeps.

Negative Sentence

Formation:

Subject + do/does + not + verb (1st form) + object.

  • I do not open the door.
  • We do not make noise.
  • She does not wait for anybody.
  • Mohsin does not take a tea.

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