English Verb Tenses Review
This comprehensive page presents a detailed overview of the English tense system, organized by tense forms and their practical applications. The content systematically breaks down each tense with its formation rules and specific uses.
Definition: Present Simple is used for habitual actions and general facts, formed with the base verb and -'s in third person singular.
Example: "I often play football" demonstrates Present Simple for routine activities.
Highlight: Present Perfect can be translated differently in Spanish, often using present tense or "llevar + gerundio" construction.
Vocabulary: Key time markers (frequency adverbs and time expressions) are essential for correct tense usage:
- Now, at the moment (Present Continuous)
- Yesterday, last week (Past Simple)
- Tomorrow, in an hour (Future forms)
Example: The Past Continuous example "We were watching TV at eight o'clock yesterday when you called" shows how this tense is used for interrupted past actions.
The page includes detailed explanations of:
- Present tenses (Simple, Continuous, Perfect)
- Past tenses (Simple, Continuous, Perfect)
- Future forms (Will, Be going to, Future Perfect, Future Continuous)
Each tense is accompanied by its formation rule, key time markers, and practical examples, making it an invaluable resource for ejercicios tiempos verbales inglés practice.