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What is the auxiliary verb used in the present simple tense?
What is the auxiliary verb used in the present simple tense?
The auxiliary verbs used in the present simple tense are 'do' and 'does'.
Name two keywords associated with the past simple tense.
Name two keywords associated with the past simple tense.
Two keywords associated with the past simple tense are 'yesterday' and 'last year'.
What form does the past continuous tense take?
What form does the past continuous tense take?
The past continuous tense takes the form 'was/were + VB-ing'.
How is the present continuous tense used in sentences?
How is the present continuous tense used in sentences?
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What is the significance of the keywords used with the different tenses?
What is the significance of the keywords used with the different tenses?
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Study Notes
Simple Tenses
- The present simple tense uses the base form of the verb with an "-s" or "-es" ending for third-person singular subjects (he, she, it). It describes general truths, states of being, and habitual actions. Keywords include "every," "always," "usually," "often," and "sometimes."
- The past simple tense uses the "did" auxiliary verb and the past form of the verb (often ending in "-ed"). It describes past events, states, and habits, including actions happening in the past. Keywords include "yesterday," "ago," "last," and "in."
Continuous Tenses
- The present continuous tense uses the "am/is/are" auxiliary verbs with the "-ing" form of the verb. It describes actions happening at the moment of speaking, concurrent actions, and plans for the near future. Keywords include "now," "at the moment," and "while."
- The past continuous tense uses the "was/were" auxiliary verbs with the "-ing" form of the verb. It describes past actions happening concurrently and background actions that were interrupted. Keywords include "while."
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