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Review of The Tenses
Review of The Tenses
1. SIMPLE PRESENT:
The simple present tense is used for things you do every day. (routine)
Use don´t – doesn´t to make negative questions.
Remember: Does ( He – She – It) Third Person Do (I – You – We – They)
Spelling Rules for the third person (He – She – It) in positive sentences.
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2. PRESENT CONTINUOUS:
This tense is used for things that are happening now, at this moment.
Use the verb to be (AM – IS – ARE) + a verb + (ing)
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3. SIMPLE PAST:
Use the simple past tense to talk about finished actions in the past.
Use Did for negative and interrogative sentences.
Many common verbs are Irregular and others are Regulars. For example
Regular Verbs Irregular Verbs
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4. PAST CONTINUOUS:
Present ( be)
I = AM
Past (be)
I = WAS
Examples:
Examples:
Use Will for future predictions, for making decisions, offering and promising.
In positive sentences use WILL, in negative sentences use WON´T.
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