SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE

Used for repeated / habitual actions.

PAST

FUTURE

X
7:30
am

X
7:30
am

7:30
am

7:30
am

7:30

7:30
am

7:30
am

7:30
am

PRESENT
am

Examples:
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I go to class early every day.

Muslims pray five times daily.
My sister studies at the library every afternoon.

SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE

 Used to describe facts or general truth.

PAST

FUTURE

PRESENT
Examples:
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2.
3.

It does not snow in Malaysia.

Islam is the official religion of Malaysia.
My sister works as a civil engineer.

SIMPLE PAST TENSE

 Used for actions that started and finished at a specific time in the
past.
PAST

FUTURE

X
PRESENT
Examples:
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2.
3.

I met her yesterday.

They had a meeting last week.
My boss was in Geneva two days ago.

SIMPLE FUTURE TENSE

 Used for actions that started and finished at a specific time in the
past.
PAST

FUTURE

X
PRESENT
Examples:
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I met her yesterday.

They had a meeting last week.
My boss was in Geneva two days ago.