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Tenses - Coggle Diagram
Tenses
Past
Simple
To describe
general past actions
Example
I traveled to Peru last year
Continuos
To describe
actions in proguess
with
specific time
Example
I was watching TV at 6:30 yesterday evening.
For simultaneous
past actions
using while
Example
Luis was sleeping while I was washing the dishes.
For actions
In proguess
that were interrumped
using when
Example
Tommy was having lunch when Zoe entered the kitchen
Perfect
To describe
Past actions
Which happened
Before another past action
Example
When I arrived home, my sister had cleaned the house
Perfect Continous
To emphasise duration of
past action
Example
Katie had been waiting in the park for two hours when her best friend arrived.
Future
Will
For decisions at the moment
that
will be done
in the future
Ex. We will go out after classes.
For
Offers
Requests
Warnings
Hopes
Threats
Fears
Promises
Ex. You look bored. I will give you something to do.
For predictions
Ex. The weather will be sunny tomorrow.
Form
S + will/won't + V + C + T.E
Going to
For future plans
Example
You are going to have a good speech soon.
For predicitons based on evidence
Example
My class is going to finish in 3minutes
Form
S + is/are/aim + going to + V + C + T.E
Present Continous
For things that
Have already planned to do in the future
Example
Next monday you are having an exam.
Form
S + is/are/am + v+ing + C + T.E
Present
Perfect
Use
For actioins that
Started in the past
And continue up to
The present
Form
S + has/have + v(past participle) + C
Examples
+
My best friend has won a competition.
Zara has sung romantic song in public
-
Marlon and Adhara haven't finished their task.
Martina hasn't gone to the schoold with me.
?
Have you ever traveled to Canada?
Time expressions
For
She has lived in China for 5 years.
Since
They have played tennis since January.
Already
I have already talked to you.
So far
You have written two poems so far.
Ever
Have you ever eaten Korean food?
Yet
Have you cleaned your room yet?
We haven't finished my task yet.
Never
Tony has never listened to the teacher.
Rcently
She has recently visited her best friend.