English Tenses Overview

What is one major economic change that globalization has brought to Ecuador?

Globalization has had only positive effects on Ecuadorian culture.

Name one challenge that Ecuador faces due to its dependence on global markets.

Globalization has connected Ecuador to _____ markets and influenced its economy.

Match the impact of globalization with its corresponding effect on Ecuador:

What is the simple past form of the verb 'to go'?

The sentence 'She was studying when the phone rang' uses simple past tense.

Provide an example of a sentence using past progressive.

Yesterday, I ___ (not/go) to the gym because I was tired.

Match the following verbs with their correct past tense forms:

Simple Past and Present Simple Tenses

Use simple past tense to describe completed actions in the past.
Use present simple tense to describe habitual actions or general truths.

Past Progressive Tense

Use past progressive tense to describe actions that were in progress at a specific time in the past.
Past progressive tense is used with a time expression in the past.

Simple Past Tense Examples

She went to work every morning at 8 a.m. (habitual action)
We visited the museum last weekend. (completed action in the past)
He always ate cereal for breakfast. (habitual action)
Yesterday, they watched a new movie at the cinema. (completed action in the past)

Present Simple Tense Examples

She goes to work every morning at 8 a.m. (habitual actions)
I don't like coffee, but now I drink it every day. (a general truth or a habit)

Past Progressive Tense Examples

My brother was playing video games every afternoon. (action in progress)
We were traveling to Japan two years ago (action in progress)

Other Examples

The sun set in the west. (completed action in the past)
Last summer, they went to the beach for vacation. (completed action in the past)
He enjoyed reading books in his free time? (habitual action)
I studied a lot for the test last night. (completed action in the past)
He usually runs 5 kilometers every morning. (habitual action)

This quiz covers the three main tenses in English: Simple Past, Present Simple, and Past Progressive. You'll learn how to use these tenses to describe completed actions, habitual actions, and actions in progress. Test your understanding with examples and explanations.