Review of Verb Tenses

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Review of Verb Tenses


Tense Example Use
Present simple I live in the city center.
She doesnt smoke.
Things that happen always or
usually.
Present continuous Hes looking for a new job.
Im leaving tomorrow.
Things that are happening now or
in the planned future.
Past simple We saw a good film last night.
We didnt do anything yesterday.
Finished actions in the past.
Past continuous He was working in Paris.
What were you doing at 7.00?
Actions that were in progress at a
past time.
Present perfect Ive been to London.
Have you worked in a bank?
Talking about past experience,
without saying exactly when.
Going to Im going to see Tom tonight.
Its going to rain.
Future plans and predictions.
Will/wont +infinitive Youll love New York.
Ill phone her later.
Ill help you.
Ill pay you back tomorrow.
Predictions, instant decisions,
offers and promises.