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English Tenses Grade 7

The document provides an overview of English verb tenses, explaining their importance in clarifying when actions occur. It outlines the 12 main tenses, categorized into past, present, and future, along with their four forms: simple, continuous, perfect, and perfect continuous. Additionally, it offers tips for selecting the correct tense and common mistakes to avoid for effective communication.

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English Tenses Grade 7

The document provides an overview of English verb tenses, explaining their importance in clarifying when actions occur. It outlines the 12 main tenses, categorized into past, present, and future, along with their four forms: simple, continuous, perfect, and perfect continuous. Additionally, it offers tips for selecting the correct tense and common mistakes to avoid for effective communication.

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Mastering English Tenses

Understand how verb tenses clarify when actions occur. Improve clarity and
precision for effective communication.

by Naif Aldin
What are Tenses?
Verb Time Indication
Tenses show when an action or state happens.

12 Main Tenses
Past, Present, and Future tenses structure English verbs.

Four Forms Each


Simple, continuous, perfect, and perfect continuous forms exist.

Enhance Communication
Correct tense choice clarifies meaning and timing.
Past Tenses
Simple Past Past Continuous Past Perfect Past Perfect
Continuous
Action completed in the Ongoing past action. Completed before another
past. Example: "I visited Example: "I was watching past action. Example: "I had Ongoing before another past
Paris." TV." finished work." event. Example: "I had been
studying."
Present Tenses

Simple Present Present Continuous


Habitual actions or truths. Example: "I
1 Action now or around now. Example: "I
work in an office." 2 am learning English."

Present Perfect Continuous 4 Present Perfect


Ongoing from past. Example: "I have 3 Started past, continuing now. Example:
been working all day." "I have lived here."
Future Tenses
1 Simple Future
Will happen later. Example: "I will travel next month."

2 Future Continuous
Ongoing at a future time. Example: "I will be watching."

3 Future Perfect
Completed before future time. Example: "I will have finished."

4 Future Perfect Continuous


Ongoing before future time. Example: "I will have been
working."
Tips for Choosing the Right
Tense
Time Frame
Consider when the action happens to select tense.

Signal Words
Use cues like yesterday, now, or tomorrow.

Consistency
Keep tense steady within sentences or paragraphs.

Nuance
Understand subtle differences between tense forms.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Mistake #1
1
Mixing tenses within a single sentence.

Mistake #2
2
Using incorrect forms of irregular verbs.

Mistake #3
3
Selecting the wrong tense for intended meaning.
Conclusion

Stay Aware
Practice Regularly
Pay attention to context for accuracy.
Improve Communication
Use different tenses in speech and
Master tenses to express time clearly. writing.

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