5 Questions
Which category expresses time reference in grammar?
Tense
In some languages, what can tense express relative to the moment of speaking?
Time relative to the present
What is a characteristic of tenseless languages like most of the Chinese languages?
They can possess a future and nonfuture system
What is the term for tense that is relativized to a point in the past or future established in the discourse?
Relative tense
In some languages, what are traditionally called tenses may in modern analysis be regarded as combinations of tense with what category?
Aspect
Test your knowledge of grammar with this quiz on verb tenses! Explore the past, present, and future tenses across different languages, and learn about tenseless languages.
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