31252618 english verb tenses ppt
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TensesThe following chart shows the positive,
negative and interrogative (question) forms of all the principle tenses in English
with a brief description of the principle usage.
Simple Present
Habitual activities - States
POSITIVE
I play tennis on Mondays.
NEGATIVE
They don't (do not) work in New York.
QUESTION
Does she know him?
Tenses
STRUCTUREIn the positive form add an 's' to the base form of the 3rd person singular. If the verb ends in -y preceded by
a consonant, change the -y to -ies.
IYouWeThey
eat lunch at noon.
HeSheIt
eats lunchtries to have fun.
at noon.
Tenses – Simple Present
STRUCTURES Contd…
Conjugate the helping verb 'do' not (don't and doesn't) the base form of the verb to
make negatives.
IYouWeThey
don't leave at noon.
HeSheIt
doesn't leave
at noon.
Tenses – Simple Present
STRUCTURES Contd…
Conjugate the helping verb 'do' (do or does) the base form of the verb in question forms.
Do
IYouWeThey
leave at noon?
Does
HeSheIt
leave at noon?
Tenses – Simple Present
Common present time expressions include
usually, always, often, sometimes, on Saturdays, at weekends (on weekends US English), rarely, on occasion, never,
seldom
Tenses – Simple Present
EXAMPLES
Usage : Permanent or long-lasting situations
Where do you work?The store opens at 9 o'clock.
She lives in New York.
Usage : Regular habits and daily routines
I usually get up at 7 o'clock.She doesn't often go to the cinema.When do they usually have lunch?
Usage : FactsThe Earth revolves around the Sun.
What does 'strange' mean?Water doesn't boil at 20°.
Tenses – Simple Present
EXAMPLES
Usage : Feelings I love walking around late at night during the summer.
She hates flying!What do you like?
I don't want to live in Texas.
Usage : Opinions and states of mind He doesn't agree with you.
I think he is a wonderful student.What do you consider your best accomplishment?
Usage : Timetables and schedules The plane leaves at 4 p.m.
When do courses begin this semester?The train doesn't arrive until 10.35.
Tenses – Simple Present
Simple Past Actions happening at a defined
moment in the past.
POSITIVE
She went to Paris last week.
NEGATIVE
They didn't (did not) drive to work.
QUESTION
Where did she get that hat?
Tenses
STRUCTUREIn the positive form, for regular verbs, add an -ed to the base form of the verb. If the verb ends in -y preceded by a consonant, change
the -y to -ied.
IYouHeSheItWeYouThey
arrived late last night. (regular verb)
came back late last night. (irregular verb)
Tenses – Simple Past
STRUCTURE Contd…
Use the conjugated helping verb 'did' not (didn't) the base form of the verb
to make negatives.
IYouHeSheItWeYouThey
didn't go to New York last week.
Tenses – Simple Past
STRUCTURE Contd…
Use the conjugated helping verb 'did' subject the base form of the verb in
question forms.
IYouHeSheItWeYouThey
leave yesterday?When Did
Tenses – Simple Past
Common past time expressions include
last (week, year, night), yesterday, ago, in 1987, when I was a child.
Tenses – Simple Past
EXAMPLES
Usage : Finished past actions, definite past
Where did you go yesterday?The flight left at 8 o'clock.
They didn't come last night.
Tenses – Simple Past
Tenses
Simple Future Decisions made at the moment
about the future, future predictions, future promises
POSITIVE
I'll (will) meet you at the airport tomorrow.
NEGATIVE
He won't (will not) be able to come.
QUESTION
Will they visit us soon?
Tenses – Simple Future
STRUCTUREFuture with Will
S will verb (base form) positve
S will not (won't) verb (base form) negative
will S verb (base form) question
IYouHeSheItWeYouThey
will ('ll) help you immediately.
won't leave soon.
Will it rain tomorrow?
EXAMPLES
Usage : Used for predictions It will snow tomorrow.
She won't win the election.
Usage : Used for scheduled events Will Verb (base form) The concert will begin at 8 o'clock.
When will the train leave?
Usage : Used for promises
Will Verb (base form) Will you marry me?I'll help you with your homework after class
Tenses – Simple Future
EXAMPLES
Usage : Used for offers I'll make you a sandwich.
They'll help you if you want.
Usage : Used in combination with time clauses (as soon as,
when, before, after) He will telephone as soon as he arrives.
Will you visit me when you come next week?
Tenses – Simple Future
Tenses – Simple Future
STRUCTURE Contd…
Future with 'going to'
Conjugate the helping verb "be" 'going to' verb (base form).
I'm going to (I am)You're going to (You are)He's going to (He is)She's going to (She is)It's going to (It is)We're going to (We are)You're going to (You are)They're going to (They are)
work this evening.
Tenses – Simple Future
STRUCTURE Contd…
Future with ‘not going to'
Conjugate the helping verb "be" not going to verb (base form)
I'm not going to (I am not)You aren't going to (You are not)He isn't going to (He is not)She isn't going to (She is not)It isn't going to (It is not)We aren't going to (We are not)You aren't going to (You are not)They aren't going to (They are not)
come this evening
Tenses – Simple Future
STRUCTURE Contd…
Future with ‘going to?'
Question word conjugate the helping verb 'be' subject going to verb (base form)
What
am I going toare you going tois he going tois she going tois it going to are we going toare you going toare they going to
do tomorrow?
EXAMPLES
Usage : The future with 'going to' is used to express planned events or intentions. These
events or intentions are decided on before the moment of speaking. NOTE
'Going to' or '-ing' are often both correct for planed events. 'Going to' should be used for distant future
intentions (example: He's going to study Law)
Frank is going to study Medicine.Where are they going to stay when they come?She isn't going to buy the new house afterall.
Tenses – Simple Future
Tenses – Simple Future
EXAMPLES
Usage : Used for future predictions based on physical (usually visual)
evidence. Oh no! Look at those clouds. It's going to rain.Be careful! You're going to drop those dishes!
Tenses – Simple Future
STRUCTURE Contd…
Future with '-ing' (present continuous)
Conjugate the helping verb "be" and verb -ing.
I'm (I am)You're (You are)He's (He is)She's (She is)It's (It is)We're (We are)You're (You are)They're (They are)
working next week.
Tenses – Simple Future
STRUCTURE Contd…
Future with '-ing' (present continuous)
Conjugate the helping verb "be" not verb -ing.
I'm not (I am not)You aren't (You are not)He isn't (He is not)She isn't (She is not)It isn't (It is not)We aren't (We are not)You aren't (You are not)They aren't (They are not)
coming this evening
Tenses – Simple Future
STRUCTURE Contd…
Future with '-ing' (present continuous)
Question word conjugate the helping verb 'be' subject verb -ing
What
am Iare youis heis sheis itare weare youare they
doing this afternoon?
EXAMPLES
Usage : Used for planned or personally scheduled events. Usually used with principle
verbs such as: come, go, begin, start, finish, have, etc. NOTE 'Going to' or '-ing' are often both correct
for planed events. 'Going to' should be used for distant future intentions (example: He's going to
study Law)
He's coming tomorrow afternoon.What are we having for dinner?
I'm not seeing the doctor until Friday.
Tenses – Simple Future
Tenses – Simple Future
STRUCTURE Contd…
Future with Simple Present
In the positive form add an 's' to the base form of the 3rd person singular. If the verb ends in -y
preceded by a consonant, change the -y to -ies.
IYouWeThey
arrive at noon.
HeSheIt
arrives at noon.
Tenses – Simple Future
STRUCTURE Contd…
Future with Simple Present
Conjugate the helping verb 'do' not (don't and doesn't) the base form of the verb to make
negatives.
IYouWeThey
don't leave at noon.
HeSheIt
doesn't leave at noon.
Tenses – Simple Future
STRUCTURE Contd…
Future with Simple Present
Conjugate the helping verb 'do' (do or does) the base form of the verb in question forms.
Do
IYouWeThey
leave at noon?
Does
HeSheIt
leave at noon?
Tenses – Simple Future
EXAMPLES
Usage : Used for scheduled public events such as train and plane
schedules, course schedules, etc.
The class begins at 11.30.The plane leaves at 6 o'clock.
Tenses – Simple Future
Common future time expressions include
next (week, month, year), tomorrow, in X's time (amount of time, i.e. two week's time), in year, time clauses (when, as soon as, before, after) simple present (example: I will
telephone as soon as I arrive.) soon, later
Tenses – Present Continuous
Present ContinuousActions happening at the present
moment. Near future intention and scheduling.
POSITIVE
He's (is) working at the moment.
NEGATIVE
They aren't (are not) coming this evening.
QUESTION
What are you doing?
Tenses – Present Continuous
STRUCTUREConjugate the helping verb "be" and verb -ing.
I'm (I am)You're (You are)He's (He is)She's (She is)It's (It is)We're (We are)You're (You are)They're (They are)
working today.
Tenses – Present Continuous
STRUCTURE Contd…
Conjugate the helping verb "be" not verb -ing.
I'm not (I am not)You aren't (You are not)He isn't (He is not)She isn't (She is not)It isn't (It is not)We aren't (We are not)You aren't (You are not)They aren't (They are not)
coming this evening
Tenses – Present Continuous
STRUCTURE Contd…
Question word conjugate the helping verb 'be' subject verb -ing
What
am Iare youis heis sheis itare weare youare they
doing this afternoon?
Tenses – Present Continuous
Common present continuous expressions include
at the moment, now, today, this week, this month, tomorrow, next week (for
future arrangements ), currently
Tenses – Present Continuous
EXAMPLES
Usage : Things that are happening now, at the moment.
What are you doing?She's reading in the garden.
They're not standing in the rain.
Usage : Actions happening in a period around the present moment in time.
I'm reading "The Surgeon's Mate" by Patrick O'Brian.Whose account are you working on?
She's studying hard for her final exam.
Usage : Future plans and arrangements. We're having leftovers this evening.
What are you doing tomorrow afternoon?She isn't coming on Friday.
Past ContinuousInterrupted past action, action
happening at a specific moment in time in the past.
POSITIVE
I was watching TV when you called.
NEGATIVE
He wasn't (was not) working when she arrived.
QUESTION
What were you doing when I called?
Future action at a specific moment in the future.
POSITIVE
I'll (will) be cooking dinner when you arrive.
NEGATIVE
They won't (will not) be living in Paris this time next year.
QUESTION
What will you be doing next week at this time?
Future Continuous
Future with Going to Future intent or planned action
POSITIVE
He's (is) going to fly to Boston next week.
NEGATIVE
They're (are) not going to invite the Browns.
QUESTION
Where are you going to stay?
Present Perfect
1)To express an action that was begun in the past and continues
into the present.
2) To express an action that happened in the unspecified past.
3) To express a recent action that has a present effect.
Tenses – Present Perfect
Tenses – Present Perfect
POSITIVE
I've (have) seen Mick three times this week.
NEGATIVE
She hasn't (has not) been to New York.
QUESTION
How long have you worked at Smith's?
Tenses – Present Perfect
STRUCTUREConjugate the verb 'have' (have or has) past
participle. Regular verbs end in -ed. If the verb ends in -y preceded by a consonant, change the
-y to -ied. Irregular verbs must be studied. .
IYouWeThey
have lived in Seattle since 1978.
HeSheIt
has worked for many years.
Tenses – Present Perfect
STRUCTUREConjugate the verb 'have' (have or has) not
past participle. Regular verbs end in -ed. If the verb ends in -y preceded by a consonant,
change the -y to -ied. Irregular verbs must be studied.
IYouWeThey
haven't seen Tom.
HeSheIt
hasn't left yet.
Tenses – Present Perfect
STRUCTUREConjugate the verb 'have' (have or has)
Subject past participle. Regular verbs end in -ed. If the verb ends in -y preceded by a
consonant, change the -y to -ied. Irregular verbs must be studied.
Have
IYouWeThey
been to Paris?
Has HeSheIt
finished yet?
Tenses – Present Perfect
Common present perfect expressions include
for (with a period of time), since (with an exact point in time), ever, never,
yet, already, this week (month, year)
Tenses – Present Perfect
EXAMPLES
Usage : Giving or asking for news or recent events.
Fred Meyers has had excellent profits this quarter.The class's understanding has increased greatly this
semester.Have they finished the report yet?
Usage : Past actions with results in the present.
The study of irregular verbs has improved test scores.They have bought a new car.
I've already eaten lunch.US/English exception: It is also accepted in US English to ask "Did you phone her yet?" as opposed to the more common
"Have you phoned her yet?"
Tenses – Present Perfect
EXAMPLES
Usage : Life experience She's traveled in many parts of the world.
Have you ever been to France?They've never seen a mountain.
Usage : Unfinished actions (action still in progress). In this respect the present perfect
and present perfect continuous are very similar.
He's lived in San Francisco for 10 years.How long have you worked for this company?
They've studied English for 3 years. I don't want to live in Texas.
Past PerfectTo express an action that happens before another action in the past.
POSITIVE
I'd (had) already eaten before they came.
NEGATIVE
She hadn't (had not) been to Rome before that trip.
QUESTION
Had you ever seen such a crazy lady before that?
Future PerfectTo express what will have happened or
how long something will have happened up to a certain point in the future.
POSITIVE
We'll (will) have lived here for twenty years by 2005.
NEGATIVE
She won't (will not) have finished her homework by the time we arrive.
QUESTION
How long will you have lived in France by the end of next year?
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