Simple Verb Tenses

Verbs express actions. They also tell us when things are happening.

There are three main tenses: present, past and future.

Simple Present Tense

Present tense refers to an action that happen regularly or that is permanently happening.

Example:

1. We play football in the ground.

2. They sleep late on Saturdays.

3. She only eats rice.

4. They watch movie every Friday.  

5. The Earth revolves around the Sun.

6. He wants ice cream.

7. She understands Hindi.

8. Rohan enjoys playing the guitar.

9. I study hard for tests.

10. The bus arrives at 11 PM.

Notes: In present tense, we add an ‘s’ to the verb when names or pronouns he/she/it are used.

For example:

He plays.

He writes.

Tina sings.

Dia dances.

It flies.

Simple Past Tense

Past tense refers an action that has taken place already.

Example:

1. Dia walked along the road.

2. The dog jumped onto the bed.

3. We played football in the park.

4. He played the violin.

5. I studied French.

6. It rained yesterday.

7. Tia wanted to go to the temple.

8. Neetu watched television all night.

9. He caught a butterfly in the bushes.

10. He worked in a factory.

Simple Future Tense

Future tense refers to an action that is expected to happen in the future.

Example:

1. Dia will walk along the road.

2. The dog will jump on to the bed.

3. We will play football in the park.

4. Ram will bring the documents tomorrow.

5. My mom will come here tomorrow.

6. She will buy a new house.

7. I will give her a nice gift.

8. He will go to England next year.

9. They will play football.

10. They will solve the problem.