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present simple

Present perfect

Past perfect simple

Present perfect is a verb tense in English that is used to describe actions or events that have a connection to the present moment, even though they may have occurred in the past. It is often formed by combining the auxiliary verb "have" (in its different forms: "have" or "has") with the past participle of the main verb. The basic structure of the present perfect tense is as follows: [Subject] + [Have/Has] + [Past Participle of the Verb] + [Rest of the Sentence]

Past Perfect Simple, also known as the pluperfect, is a verb tense used to describe an action that occurred in the past before another past action. It helps establish the chronological order of events in the past. In English, this tense is formed by using the auxiliary verb "had" followed by the past participle of the main verb. The basic structure of the past perfect simple tense is: Subject + had + past participle

Present simple, also known as the simple present tense, is a verb tense in English used to describe actions, habits, general truths, and routines that are happening in the present or occur regularly. It's typically used for actions that are not tied to a specific time and are considered to be factual or habitual. The basic structure of the present simple tense for regular verbs is as follows: [Subject] + [Base Form of the Verb] + [Rest of the Sentence]

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present continuous

Past simple

Past Perfect

Past perfect is a verb tense in English that is used to describe actions or events that occurred before a specified point in the past. It is formed by combining the auxiliary verb "had" with the past participle of the main verb. The basic structure of the past perfect tense is as follows: [Subject] + [Had] + [Past Participle of the Verb] + [Rest of the Sentence]

The present continuous tense, also known as the present progressive tense, is a verb tense used to describe actions that are happening at the moment of speaking, ongoing actions, or future actions that have already been planned. It is formed by using a form of the verb "to be" (am, is, are) and adding the present participle (the base verb form + "-ing").

Past simple, also known as the simple past tense, is a verb tense in English used to describe completed actions or events that took place at a specific point in the past. It is typically used to narrate past events, tell stories, or describe actions that are no longer happening in the present. The basic structure of the past simple tense for regular verbs is as follows: [Subject] + [Past Simple Form of the Verb] + [Rest of the Sentence]

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• I am reading a book right now.
• She is talking on the phone with her friend.
• They are flying to Paris next week.
• He is cooking dinner for his family tonight.
• The children are playing in the garden.

• She had already finished her homework when her friends called.
• By the time we arrived at the restaurant, they had already eaten.
• He realized he had left his wallet at home after reaching the airport.He realized he had left his wallet at home after reaching the airport.
• I had never seen such a beautiful sunset before I visited that beach.
• They had lived in that small town for ten years before they decided to move to the city.

• By the time I arrived at the party, they had already eaten all the pizza.
• She had finished her homework before watching her favorite TV show.
• They had traveled to Europe several times before they decided to move there.
• He realized he had left his phone at home after he had already left for work.
• When I got to the museum, it had already closed for the day.

• She works in a bookstore.
• He usually takes the bus to work.
• The Earth orbits the sun.
• They play soccer every Saturday.
• I don't like spicy food.

• She visited Paris last summer.
• He graduated from college in 2020.
• They went to the beach yesterday.
• The company produced a new product last year.
• We watched a great movie on Saturday night.

• She has visited Paris several times.
• I have never eaten sushi.
• They have just finished their homework.
• He has lost his keys again.
• We have lived in this city for five years.