*an action/ event that

began in the past and

continuous into the
present results
*and action that started
in the past, finished in
the past but it has
present consequences /
results
AN ACTION THAT
CONNECTS PAST AND
PRESENT.
(present perfect)
* Its used for events that
are happening at the
time of speaking or near
it.
* For events that last a
period of time.
(present continuous)

Events and
actions that
happened in the
past, and ended
in the pas and
have NO
CONNECTION to
the present. We
MARK THE TIME
reference.
(simple past)

*A continuous action in
the past.
*A continuous action in
the past that was
interrupted by another
action.
*Two or more actions
taking place at the
same time.
(past continuous)

Events and actions that are Eternal Truths:

they cannot be changed and they will not
change.
1. The sun rises.
* Habitual actions, routines
(simple present)