Wednesday, March 10, 2010

English tenses

Verb Tense Overview with Examples

Simple PresentSimple PastSimple Future
I study English every day.Two years ago, I studied English in England.If you are having problems, I will help you study English.

I am going to study English next year.
Present ContinuousPast ContinuousFuture Continuous
I am studying English now.I was studying English when you called yesterday.I will be studying English when you arrive tonight.

I am going to be studying English when you arrive tonight.
Present PerfectPast PerfectFuture Perfect
I have studied English in several different countries.I had studied a little English before I moved to the U.S.I will have studied every tense by the time I finish this course.

I am going to have studied every tense by the time I finish this course.
Present Perfect ContinuousPast Perfect ContinuousFuture Perfect Continuous
I have been studying English for five years.I had been studying English for five years before I moved to the U.S.I will have been studying English for over two hours by the time you arrive.

I am going to have been studying English for over two hours by the time you arrive.

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