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English Class - Module 1

The document outlines basic sentence patterns and various types of present tense verb forms. It provides examples related to President Thomas S. Monson's life and service in the church, including his passing. The text also explains how to express actions in the present tense, including simple, continuous, perfect, and perfect continuous forms.

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English Class - Module 1

The document outlines basic sentence patterns and various types of present tense verb forms. It provides examples related to President Thomas S. Monson's life and service in the church, including his passing. The text also explains how to express actions in the present tense, including simple, continuous, perfect, and perfect continuous forms.

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Introduction

Sentence
Basic Sentence Pattern:

Subject Verb

Subject Verb Complement

Subject Verb Object

Subject Verb Indirect Object Direct Object

Subject Verb Object Complement


President Thomas S. Monson served as President Thomas S. Monson, who served as
President of the church. President of the church beginning in February
2008, as a counselor in the First Presidency
He served as a counselor. from 1985 to 2008, and as a member of the
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles from 1963 to
He passed away . 1985, passed away on January 2, 2018.

President Monson died at his home. President Monson, 90, died at his home at
10:01 p.m. surrounded by his family, according
He is surrounded by his family. to Church spokesperson Eric Hawkins.
• Types • Types
• Tenses • Words to combine
• locations
Present Tense
Simple Tense: verb(s/es)
• General truth
The Lord communicates through His prophets.

• Repeated and Habitual actions


We partake of the sacrament.

• To say how often we do things


The youth go to Youth Conference every year.
Present Tense
Present Continuous: am/is/are + verb-ing
• Actions happening now (at the time of speaking).
Brother Gil is guarding the chapel.

• Actions happening around now


We are studying the Book of Mormon in seminary class.

• Actions that have been decided and arranged


Sis. Rich is serving her mission in California.
Present Tense
Present Perfect: has/have + past participle
• Past actions that have results now.
I have learned Korean language.

• Past actions which happened at an unstated time.


Joshua has completed three courses in the seminary.

• To announce recent event


President Monson has passed away.
Present Tense
Present Perfect: has/have been + verb-ing
• Past actions that started in the past and just stopped.
He is panting. He has been taking a shower.

• Past actions which started in the past and continuous until now.
April has been serving her mission since October 2016.

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