LECTURE 15

Simple Past
- is a verb tense that is used to talk about things that happened or existed before now.
- verb + ed or irregular.

Unlike the past continuous tense, which is used to talk about past events that happened over a period of time, the
simple past tense emphasizes that the action is finished.

Examples:
1. I cleaned the window.
2. They opened the window.

Simple Present
- also called present simple or present indefinite
- is a verb tense which is used to show repetition, habit or generalization.
- base form or base form + s.

Less commonly, the simple present can be used to talk about scheduled actions in the near future and, in some cases,
actions happening now.

Examples:
1. I play tennis.
2. She does not play tennis.
3. Does he play tennis?
4. The train leaves every morning at 8 AM.
5. The train does not leave at 9 AM.
6. The train arrives at six o’clock.
7. He looks at her and smiles.

Simple Future
- a verb tense that's used to talk about things that haven't happened yet.
- used to express the actions in the future.
- can be decisions, assumptions or predictions.

Use the simple future to talk about an action or condition that will begin and end in the future.

Examples:
1. I will learn a new language.
2. Jen will read that book.
3. My brothers will sleep till noon if no one wakes them up.
4. You will see what I mean.