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Time frames + aspect = tense

1. Simple (DO + VB-INF.): permanent sit.


1. Present 2. Continuous (BE + VB-ING): temporary; in progress (unfinished)
3. Perfect (HAVE + VB-ed/3rd form)

1. Simple (DID + VB-INF.): permanent sit.; series of past events


2. Past 2. Continuous (WAS/WERE + VB-ING): temporary; in progress (unfinished)
3. Perfect (HAD + VB-ed/3rd form)

1. Simple (WILL + VB-INF.)


3. Future 2. Continuous (WILL BE + VB-ING): in progress (unfinished)
3. Perfect (WILL HAVE + VB-ed/3rd form)

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