VERB TENSES
María Belén Garrote Rivera
VERB TENSES
FUTURE SIMPLE
PAST SIMPLE
PRESENT SIMPLE
PAST CONTINUOUS
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
BE GOING TO
PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE
FUTURE PERFECT SIMPLE
PAST PERFECT SIMPLE
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
11
PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
FUTURE CONTINUOUS
12
10
Verb Tenses
Past Simple
Present Simple
Present Continuous
Past Continuous
PresentPerfect Simple
PastPerfect Simple
PRESENT SIMPLE: FORM
Questions
Negative
Affirmative
3rd person singular: + s-o, -ss, -sh, -ch, -x + es vowel + y + s consonant + y ies
subject + do not (don't)does not (doesn't) + base form of the verb.
do or does + subject + base form of the verb.
e.g.
PRESENT SIMPLE: USES
Timetables (trains, planes, etc.) and programmes
A general truth or scientific fact
A regular habit or routine
The sun rises every morning.
My mum leaves early for work.
The train leaves at 9 o'clock.
+ info
PRESENT SIMPLE: USES
Sports commentaries.
Narration.
Reviews.
So, the prince tells her ....
Laura Hunt acts superbly in the film.
Peter kicks the ball and passes it to Mark.
PRESENT SIMPLE: USES
Stative verbs:
They describe a state rather than an action.
They do not normally have continuous tenses.
These include:
- verbs which express likes and dislikes: like, love, hate, dislike, enjoy, prefer ...Mary likes romantic films.
- verbs of the senses: see, hear, feel, taste, look, smell ...The soup tastes delicious.
- verbs of perception: believe, know, notice, remember, forget, recognise, understand, realise, seem, think ...I don't believe a word he's saying.
- some other verbs:be, contain, fit, include, need, belong, cost, owe, mean, own, appear, want, have (= possess) ...This book is mine. It belongs to me.
PRESENT SIMPLE:
Adverbs of Frequency:
The present simple is often used with adverbs of frequency to show how often something happens. They answer the question How often... ?
e.g.
100%
75%
50%
25%
10%
0%
always
usually
often
sometimes
rarely/seldom
never
Adverbs of frequency come before the main verb, but after the verb to be and auxiliary or modal verbs, such as do, can, must, etc.The adverbs rarely, seldom and never have a negative meaning and are never used with the word not.
e.g.
PRESENT SIMPLE:
Time expressions:
at 1 o'clock, every day/week/month/year..., on Mondays/Tuesdays..., in the morning/afternoon/evening, at night/the weekend, once a month, how often...?
PRESENT CONTINUOUS: FORM
Affirmative
Questions
Negative
subject + am / is / are + -ing -e ing -y + ing -ie y + ing double consonant + ing
subject + am / is / are + not (n't) + ing.
am / is / are + subject + ing.
Spelling rules
PRESENT CONTINUOUS: USES
An action which is happening now
For actions taking place now, at the moment of speaking, or for temporary actions; that is actions that are going on around now, but not at the actual moment of speaking.
1,
A temporary action
Parents are giving their children unusual names these days.
Sarah is studying for the exam now.
Helen is working hard these days. Right now she's reading a newspaper. (She is not working at the moment of speaking).
PRESENT CONTINUOUS: USES
With always when we want to express our irritation at actions which happen too often
For changing or developing situations.
A definite plan for the near future
More and more forests are disappearing because of fires.
I am going for a drive in Paul's car this evening.
You're always forgetting to pay the bills.
+ info
PRESENT CONTINUOUS:
Time expressions:
now, right now, at the moment
An action wich is happening now.
this year, at present, today, these days, this month.
A temporary action.
this evening, tonight, tomorrow, next Friday / week / year.
A definite plan for the near future.
PAST SIMPLE: FORM
Affirmative
Negative
Questions
base form of the verb + ed
subject + did not (didn't) + base form of the verb.
did + subject + base form of the verb.
Spelling rules
Pronunciation rules
PAST SIMPLE: USES
A short action (introduced by when) interrupted a longer action which was in progress in the past.
A series of completed actions in the past
A completed action in the past
He heard about the programme and contacted the directors.
I was walking home when it started to rain.
My sister moved out last year.
+ info
+ info
PAST SIMPLE: USES
To talk about the lives of people who are no longer alive.
For past habits or states which are now finished. In such cases we can also use the expression used to.
Marilyn Monroe starred in a number of successful films.
People travelled / used to travel by carriage in those days.
PAST SIMPLE:
Time expressions:
yesterday, last week / year, two days ago, in 2008, in the 1980s, in the 18th century, when, then
PAST CONTINUOUS: FORM
Affirmative
Questions
Negative
subject + was / were + -ing -e ing -y + ing -ie y + ing double consonant + ing
subject + was / were + not (n't) + ing.
was / were + subject + ing.
Spelling rules
PAST CONTINUOUS: USES
An incomplete action in progress at a specific time in the past.
An incomplete action interrupted by another action.
She was reading her e-mails when the lights went out.
At 10 o'clock last night, Jennifer was cooking dinner.
+ info
+ info
PAST CONTINUOUS: USES
With always when we want to express our irritation at actions which happen too often.
Two incomplete actions in progress at the same time in the past. For 2 or more simultaneous past actions.
The baby was crying while we were having lunch.
She was always complaining about her homework.
PAST CONTINUOUS: USES
To describe the atmosphere, the setting, etc. in the introduction to a story before we describe the main events.
Todd and Emily were riding through the forest. The sun was shining and the birds were singing.
PAST CONTINUOUS:
Time expressions:
last night / week / year, at 4 o'clock
An incomplete action in progress at a specific time in the past.
An incomplete action interrupted by another action.
when, while, as
Two incomplete actions in progress at the same time in the past.
PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE: FORM
Questions
Affirmative
Negative
subject + have / has + not (n't) + past participle of the main verb.
subject +
have / has +
past participle of the main verb.
have / has + subject + past participle of the main verb.
PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE: USES
An action that took place at an undetermined time in the past, but is connected to the present.
An action that began in the past and continues until the present.
I have lived in England for five years.
Mark has finished school recently.
+ info
+ info
PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE: USES
An action which has happened within a specific time period, which is not over at the moment of speaking, such as today, this morning / afternoon / week / month / year, etc.
An action which happened at an unstated time in the past. The exact time is not important, so it is not mentioned. The emphasis is placed on the action.
He has broken his arm.
She has received three e-mails this morning.
Peter has been to Paris four times.
PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE:
Time expressions:
never, ever, already, just, yet, recently, lately, how long...?, for, since, in recent years.
JUST, ALREADY, YET and STILL
PAST PERFECT SIMPLE: FORM
Questions
Affirmative
Negative
subject + had + not (hadn't) + past participle of the main verb.
subject +
had +
past participle of the main verb.
had + subject + past participle of the main verb.
PAST PERFECT SIMPLE: USES
A completed action which took place before another action in the past.
By the time they got home, their parents had already left.
PAST PERFECT SIMPLE:
Time expressions:
before, after, already, for, since, just, till, until, when, by, by the time, never
Verb Tenses: Present and Past Forms.
Verb Tenses
Be going to
Future Simple
Future Perfect Simple
Future Continuous
FUTURE SIMPLE: FORM
Questions
Negative
Affirmative
subject + will +
base form of the verb.
subject + will +not (won't) + base form of the verb.
will + subject + base form of the verb.
FUTURE SIMPLE: USES
A spontaneous decision
A prediction
A timetable
That child will become quite spoilt.
My car has broken down, so I will take the train.
The tennis match will start at 5 o'clock.
+ info
FUTURE SIMPLE: USES
For promises (usually with the verbs promise, swear, guarantee, etc.), for threats, for warnings, for requests, for hopes (usually with I hope), for offers.
For actions/events/situations which will definitely happen in the future and which we cannot control.
I hope polution levels will drop soon. (hope).Factories must stop polluting the air or else we won't be able to breathe. (warning).
Jill will be two years old next month. (We cannot control this future event; it will definitely happen.)
FUTURE SIMPLE:
Time expressions:
this evening, later, in an hour, at 2 o'clocktomorrow, tonight, soon, next week/month/year, in a week/month/year...
(= BE GOING TO).
BE GOING TO: FORM
Affirmative
Negative
Questions
subject +
am / is / are +
not (n't) +
going to +
base form of verb.
subject + am / is / are + going to +
base form of verb.
am / is / are + subject +
going to +
base form of verb..
BE GOING TO: USES
An action that is about to happen.
A planned action for the future.
NOTE
Listen! She is going to sing our favourite song!
We are going to move to Paris next year.
+ info
BE GOING TO:
Time expressions:
this evening, later, in an hour, at 2 o'clock
tomorrow, tonight, soon,
next week/month/year, in a week/month/year...
(= FUTURE SIMPLE).
FUTURE CONTINUOUS: FORM
Questions
Affirmative
Negative
subject +
will be +
ing.
will + subject + be + ing.
subject + will not (won't) be + ing.
FUTURE CONTINUOUS: USE
An action in progress at a certain future time.
At this time next Monday, Alison will be playing in the concert.
FUTURE CONTINUOUS:
Time expressions:
at this time tomorrow / next ...,on Thursday, in the next decade
FUTURE PERFECT SIMPLE: FORM
Questions
Affirmative
Negative
will + subject + have + past participle of the main verb.
subject + will not (won't) have + past participle of the main verb.
subject +
will have +
past participle of the main verb.
FUTURE PERFECT SIMPLE: USE
An action that will be completed by a certain time in the future.
By this time next year, we will have finished the school project.
FUTURE PERFECT SIMPLE:
Time expressions:
by this time next week, by 3 o'clock, by the end of ... , by then, by August, in four months
Verb Tenses: Future Forms.
VERB TENSES
FUTURE SIMPLE
PAST SIMPLE
PRESENT SIMPLE
PAST CONTINUOUS
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
BE GOING TO
PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE
FUTURE PERFECT SIMPLE
PAST PERFECT SIMPLE
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
11
PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
FUTURE CONTINUOUS
12
10
VERB TENSES
FUTURE SIMPLE
PAST SIMPLE
PRESENT SIMPLE
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
PAST CONTINUOUS
BE GOING TO
PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE
FUTURE PERFECT SIMPLE
PAST PERFECT SIMPLE
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
11
PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
FUTURE CONTINUOUS
12
10
THANK YOU!
María Belén Garrote Rivera
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VERB TENSES
María Belén Garrote Rivera
VERB TENSES
FUTURE SIMPLE
PAST SIMPLE
PRESENT SIMPLE
PAST CONTINUOUS
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
BE GOING TO
PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE
FUTURE PERFECT SIMPLE
PAST PERFECT SIMPLE
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
11
PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
FUTURE CONTINUOUS
12
10
Verb Tenses
Past Simple
Present Simple
Present Continuous
Past Continuous
PresentPerfect Simple
PastPerfect Simple
PRESENT SIMPLE: FORM
Questions
Negative
Affirmative
3rd person singular: + s-o, -ss, -sh, -ch, -x + es vowel + y + s consonant + y ies
subject + do not (don't)does not (doesn't) + base form of the verb.
do or does + subject + base form of the verb.
e.g.
PRESENT SIMPLE: USES
Timetables (trains, planes, etc.) and programmes
A general truth or scientific fact
A regular habit or routine
The sun rises every morning.
My mum leaves early for work.
The train leaves at 9 o'clock.
+ info
PRESENT SIMPLE: USES
Sports commentaries.
Narration.
Reviews.
So, the prince tells her ....
Laura Hunt acts superbly in the film.
Peter kicks the ball and passes it to Mark.
PRESENT SIMPLE: USES
Stative verbs:
They describe a state rather than an action.
They do not normally have continuous tenses.
These include:
- verbs which express likes and dislikes: like, love, hate, dislike, enjoy, prefer ...Mary likes romantic films.
- verbs of the senses: see, hear, feel, taste, look, smell ...The soup tastes delicious.
- verbs of perception: believe, know, notice, remember, forget, recognise, understand, realise, seem, think ...I don't believe a word he's saying.
- some other verbs:be, contain, fit, include, need, belong, cost, owe, mean, own, appear, want, have (= possess) ...This book is mine. It belongs to me.
PRESENT SIMPLE:
Adverbs of Frequency:
The present simple is often used with adverbs of frequency to show how often something happens. They answer the question How often... ?
e.g.
100%
75%
50%
25%
10%
0%
always
usually
often
sometimes
rarely/seldom
never
Adverbs of frequency come before the main verb, but after the verb to be and auxiliary or modal verbs, such as do, can, must, etc.The adverbs rarely, seldom and never have a negative meaning and are never used with the word not.
e.g.
PRESENT SIMPLE:
Time expressions:
at 1 o'clock, every day/week/month/year..., on Mondays/Tuesdays..., in the morning/afternoon/evening, at night/the weekend, once a month, how often...?
PRESENT CONTINUOUS: FORM
Affirmative
Questions
Negative
subject + am / is / are + -ing -e ing -y + ing -ie y + ing double consonant + ing
subject + am / is / are + not (n't) + ing.
am / is / are + subject + ing.
Spelling rules
PRESENT CONTINUOUS: USES
An action which is happening now
For actions taking place now, at the moment of speaking, or for temporary actions; that is actions that are going on around now, but not at the actual moment of speaking.
1,
A temporary action
Parents are giving their children unusual names these days.
Sarah is studying for the exam now.
Helen is working hard these days. Right now she's reading a newspaper. (She is not working at the moment of speaking).
PRESENT CONTINUOUS: USES
With always when we want to express our irritation at actions which happen too often
For changing or developing situations.
A definite plan for the near future
More and more forests are disappearing because of fires.
I am going for a drive in Paul's car this evening.
You're always forgetting to pay the bills.
+ info
PRESENT CONTINUOUS:
Time expressions:
now, right now, at the moment
An action wich is happening now.
this year, at present, today, these days, this month.
A temporary action.
this evening, tonight, tomorrow, next Friday / week / year.
A definite plan for the near future.
PAST SIMPLE: FORM
Affirmative
Negative
Questions
base form of the verb + ed
subject + did not (didn't) + base form of the verb.
did + subject + base form of the verb.
Spelling rules
Pronunciation rules
PAST SIMPLE: USES
A short action (introduced by when) interrupted a longer action which was in progress in the past.
A series of completed actions in the past
A completed action in the past
He heard about the programme and contacted the directors.
I was walking home when it started to rain.
My sister moved out last year.
+ info
+ info
PAST SIMPLE: USES
To talk about the lives of people who are no longer alive.
For past habits or states which are now finished. In such cases we can also use the expression used to.
Marilyn Monroe starred in a number of successful films.
People travelled / used to travel by carriage in those days.
PAST SIMPLE:
Time expressions:
yesterday, last week / year, two days ago, in 2008, in the 1980s, in the 18th century, when, then
PAST CONTINUOUS: FORM
Affirmative
Questions
Negative
subject + was / were + -ing -e ing -y + ing -ie y + ing double consonant + ing
subject + was / were + not (n't) + ing.
was / were + subject + ing.
Spelling rules
PAST CONTINUOUS: USES
An incomplete action in progress at a specific time in the past.
An incomplete action interrupted by another action.
She was reading her e-mails when the lights went out.
At 10 o'clock last night, Jennifer was cooking dinner.
+ info
+ info
PAST CONTINUOUS: USES
With always when we want to express our irritation at actions which happen too often.
Two incomplete actions in progress at the same time in the past. For 2 or more simultaneous past actions.
The baby was crying while we were having lunch.
She was always complaining about her homework.
PAST CONTINUOUS: USES
To describe the atmosphere, the setting, etc. in the introduction to a story before we describe the main events.
Todd and Emily were riding through the forest. The sun was shining and the birds were singing.
PAST CONTINUOUS:
Time expressions:
last night / week / year, at 4 o'clock
An incomplete action in progress at a specific time in the past.
An incomplete action interrupted by another action.
when, while, as
Two incomplete actions in progress at the same time in the past.
PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE: FORM
Questions
Affirmative
Negative
subject + have / has + not (n't) + past participle of the main verb.
subject + have / has + past participle of the main verb.
have / has + subject + past participle of the main verb.
PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE: USES
An action that took place at an undetermined time in the past, but is connected to the present.
An action that began in the past and continues until the present.
I have lived in England for five years.
Mark has finished school recently.
+ info
+ info
PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE: USES
An action which has happened within a specific time period, which is not over at the moment of speaking, such as today, this morning / afternoon / week / month / year, etc.
An action which happened at an unstated time in the past. The exact time is not important, so it is not mentioned. The emphasis is placed on the action.
He has broken his arm.
She has received three e-mails this morning.
Peter has been to Paris four times.
PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE:
Time expressions:
never, ever, already, just, yet, recently, lately, how long...?, for, since, in recent years.
JUST, ALREADY, YET and STILL
PAST PERFECT SIMPLE: FORM
Questions
Affirmative
Negative
subject + had + not (hadn't) + past participle of the main verb.
subject + had + past participle of the main verb.
had + subject + past participle of the main verb.
PAST PERFECT SIMPLE: USES
A completed action which took place before another action in the past.
By the time they got home, their parents had already left.
PAST PERFECT SIMPLE:
Time expressions:
before, after, already, for, since, just, till, until, when, by, by the time, never
Verb Tenses: Present and Past Forms.
Verb Tenses
Be going to
Future Simple
Future Perfect Simple
Future Continuous
FUTURE SIMPLE: FORM
Questions
Negative
Affirmative
subject + will + base form of the verb.
subject + will +not (won't) + base form of the verb.
will + subject + base form of the verb.
FUTURE SIMPLE: USES
A spontaneous decision
A prediction
A timetable
That child will become quite spoilt.
My car has broken down, so I will take the train.
The tennis match will start at 5 o'clock.
+ info
FUTURE SIMPLE: USES
For promises (usually with the verbs promise, swear, guarantee, etc.), for threats, for warnings, for requests, for hopes (usually with I hope), for offers.
For actions/events/situations which will definitely happen in the future and which we cannot control.
I hope polution levels will drop soon. (hope).Factories must stop polluting the air or else we won't be able to breathe. (warning).
Jill will be two years old next month. (We cannot control this future event; it will definitely happen.)
FUTURE SIMPLE:
Time expressions:
this evening, later, in an hour, at 2 o'clocktomorrow, tonight, soon, next week/month/year, in a week/month/year...
(= BE GOING TO).
BE GOING TO: FORM
Affirmative
Negative
Questions
subject + am / is / are + not (n't) + going to + base form of verb.
subject + am / is / are + going to + base form of verb.
am / is / are + subject + going to + base form of verb..
BE GOING TO: USES
An action that is about to happen.
A planned action for the future.
NOTE
Listen! She is going to sing our favourite song!
We are going to move to Paris next year.
+ info
BE GOING TO:
Time expressions:
this evening, later, in an hour, at 2 o'clock tomorrow, tonight, soon, next week/month/year, in a week/month/year...
(= FUTURE SIMPLE).
FUTURE CONTINUOUS: FORM
Questions
Affirmative
Negative
subject + will be + ing.
will + subject + be + ing.
subject + will not (won't) be + ing.
FUTURE CONTINUOUS: USE
An action in progress at a certain future time.
At this time next Monday, Alison will be playing in the concert.
FUTURE CONTINUOUS:
Time expressions:
at this time tomorrow / next ...,on Thursday, in the next decade
FUTURE PERFECT SIMPLE: FORM
Questions
Affirmative
Negative
will + subject + have + past participle of the main verb.
subject + will not (won't) have + past participle of the main verb.
subject + will have + past participle of the main verb.
FUTURE PERFECT SIMPLE: USE
An action that will be completed by a certain time in the future.
By this time next year, we will have finished the school project.
FUTURE PERFECT SIMPLE:
Time expressions:
by this time next week, by 3 o'clock, by the end of ... , by then, by August, in four months
Verb Tenses: Future Forms.
VERB TENSES
FUTURE SIMPLE
PAST SIMPLE
PRESENT SIMPLE
PAST CONTINUOUS
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
BE GOING TO
PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE
FUTURE PERFECT SIMPLE
PAST PERFECT SIMPLE
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
11
PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
FUTURE CONTINUOUS
12
10
VERB TENSES
FUTURE SIMPLE
PAST SIMPLE
PRESENT SIMPLE
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
PAST CONTINUOUS
BE GOING TO
PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE
FUTURE PERFECT SIMPLE
PAST PERFECT SIMPLE
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
11
PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
FUTURE CONTINUOUS
12
10
THANK YOU!
María Belén Garrote Rivera