Verb Tense

   I would like to talk about the verb tense in this post. As an international student, it was very difficult for me understand and not make mistakes in writings. Sometimes, when I was writing something, I need to stop and ask myself "Do I use the correct verb tense?" So, I chose this topic to make a better understanding of the verb tense. After I studied this topic, I really benefit from it.

Verb Tense

1. Present Tense

   

   Example: This man is very tall.

2. Past Tense
   (Most past tense verbs end in -ed The irregular verbs have special past tense forms which must be memorized.)
   Example: I was so confused about that problem.


3. Future Tense
   (This tense is formed by using will/shall with the simple form of the verb.The future tense can also be expressed by using am, is, or are with going to.We can also use the present tense form with an adverb or adverbial phrase to show future time.)
   Example: I will be there in a minute.


4. Present Progressive Tense
   (This tense is formed by using am/is/are with the verb form ending in -ing.)
   Example: I am doing my homework.

5. Past Progressive Tense
   (This tense is formed by using was/were with the verb form ending in-ing.)
   Example: My mother came back home when I was doing my homework last night.


6. Future Progressive Tense
   (This tense is formed by using will be or shall be with the verb form ending in -ing.)
   Example: He will be giving a speech in our university.


7. Present Perfect Tense
  (This tense is formed by using has/have with the past participle of the verb. Most past participles end in -ed. Irregular verbs have special past participles that must be memorized.)
   Example: I have finished my work today.


8. Past Perfect Tense
   ( This tense is formed by using had with the past participle of the verb.)
   Example: By the time my mom came back home, I had finished my work.


9. Future Perfect Tense
   (This tense is formed by using will have with the past participle of the verb.)
   Example: By the time he arrives here, I will have completed the forms.


10. Present Perfect Progressive
    (This tense is formed by using has/have been and the present participle of the verb).
    Example: They have been to America many times.


11. Past Perfect Progressive
    (This tense is formed by using had been and the present perfect of the verb. )
    Example: Before my father came back home, I had been practicing the piano all the time.


12. Future Perfect Progressive
    (This tense is formed by using will have been and the present participle of the verb)

    Example: They will have been having a holiday yesterday.

Reference:http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/grammar/tenses.html