Every English tense with its formula and main use, each linked to a full lesson with examples and exercises.
| Tense | Affirmative | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Present | S + V(s/es) | Describes habits, facts and general truths |
| Present Continuous | S + am/is/are + V-ing | Actions happening now, or temporary situations |
| Simple Past | S + V2 (past form) | Actions completed at a specific time in the past |
| Past Continuous | S + was/were + V-ing | Actions in progress at a moment in the past |
| Simple Future | S + will + V (base form) | Predictions, promises and on-the-spot decisions |
| Future Continuous | S + will + be + V-ing | Actions in progress at a moment in the future |
| Present Perfect | S + have/has + V3 (past participle) | Past actions that matter to the present |
| Present Perfect Continuous | S + have/has + been + V-ing | Actions that began in the past and continue to now |
| Past Perfect | S + had + V3 (past participle) | Actions completed before another action in the past |
| Past Perfect Continuous | S + had + been + V-ing | How long an action had lasted before another past action |
| Future Perfect | S + will + have + V3 | Actions that will be completed before a point in the future |
| Future Perfect Continuous | S + will + have + been + V-ing | How long an action will have lasted by a point in the future |
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