Verb Tenses: Past, Present, and Future

Verb ______ indicate when an action occurs, allowing us to understand the timing of events described in sentences.

The three main verb tenses are past, present, and ______, each serving to place events and actions in different time frames.

The past tense signifies that an action has already ______, distinguishing it from actions that are currently happening or will happen in the future.

Regular past tense verbs are generally formed by adding "ed" to the ______ verb, which provides a consistent way to denote actions in the past.

Unlike regular verbs, irregular verbs do not follow the "ed" rule and instead have ______ past tense forms, making them exceptions in English grammar.

The present tense indicates that an action is happening ______, aligning the timing of the verb with the current moment.

Singular subjects often require adding "s" or "es" to the verb in the present tense like, 'The cat ______'.

In contrast to singular subjects, plural subjects typically do not require adding "s" or "es" to the verb, such as in the sentence, 'We ______'.

The future tense is used to signify that an action ______ happen in the future, allowing speakers to discuss upcoming events or plans.

To explicitly indicate the future tense, speakers often include the word '______' before the verb, clearly marking the action as one that has yet to occur like in the sentence, 'They will find'.