SIMPLE TENSES
1. SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE
In this article, you will learn about the various uses and forms of simple tenses.
- The simple present tense is used to indicate habitual action.
- Example: Kareena goes for a swim every Sunday.
- It is used to denote situations that are (nearly) permanent.
- Example: She has two sons.
- It is used to express general truths
- Example: A true friend is a precious gift.
- It is used in exclamatory sentences beginning with here, there.
- Example: Here comes the real star of the show.
- It is used to indicate a firm plan.
- Example: Uncle Ganesh and Aunt Aishwarya leave for Germany next month.
- It is used to give instructions.
- Example: Cut the paneer in cubes.
- It is used in radio and television commentaries and dramatic narratives.
- Example: All the participants line up on the stage for receiving the certificates.
2.SIMPLE PAST TENSE
- The simple past tense is used to denote actions and events that occurred in the past and are now completed or over.
- Examples:
- We enjoyed the show last week. (used for a past action whose time is known)
- When did you buy this saree? ( when the speaker wants to know the time of the past action)
- The simple past tense is also used for past actions done on a regular basis.
- Example: The four friends played basketball together every evening.
3. SIMPLE FUTURE TENSE
- The simple present tense is used to denote an action that we believe will happen in the future.
- Examples:
- Garima will learn swimming.
- We shall go Christmas shopping.
- The simple future tense is also used to indicate a promise or an offer.
- Examples:
- Sara will help Aradhya.
- Shall I carry these notebooks for you?
I hope that that you all got some knowledge about tenses now. Wait for my next post ,Until then bye from Arrun Subash.