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TENSE
We are all familiar with the concept of time. We know the flow of time is continuous and unending. For our convenience, we have divided it broadly into three periods: The Past, The
Present, The Future.
The past is the period of time that has gone by, The Present is the period of time that is with us now and the future is yet to come. In other word, the period of time before “now” is past, the present is the period of time that is with us “Now” and the period of time after Now is the future.
English verb have only two tenses- the present tense and the past tense . the main verb do, go, take, etc. are used to independently in the form of DO/DOES and did, go/goes and went, takes /takes and took. Etc. to denote actions events or states of the present time and past time.
The Present Tense
The present Simple Tense:
We usually use present simple tense when we talk about the present time or the future time actions, events, states
Use/Example
1.
a) I go to school everyday.
b) My friends usually comes with me.
c) We often reach the school before time.
d) Sometimes we get there late.
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In the above sentences, we use present simple tense of the verb to talk about the things that we do again and again as a habit. we use adverb like “Always”, Often, usually, sometimes, never. |
Use/Example
2.
a) The sun rises in the east.
b) Tiger live in forest.
c) Spring comes after winter.
d) Light travel faster than sound.
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We use present simple tense of the verb to talk about laws of the nature, general and scientific truths. |
Use/Example
3.
a) I am hungry .
b) I study at a school near my village.
c) Bhubaneswar is the capital of odisha.
d) My father work in a bank.
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We use the present simple tense of the verb to talk about the present or permanent state or fact. |
Use/Example
4.
a) Mahesh kick the ball to Ritesh
b) Ritesh passes it to suarav and Saurav kicks it hard and score a goal.
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In the above sentences, present tense of the verbs has been used to indicate actions taking place at the moment of giving commentaries . while giving running commentaries , we use present simple tense of the verb . |
Use/Example
5.
a) Our prime minister visits America tomorrow.
b) The annual HSC Examination begin Next week.
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We use present simple tense when we talk about a planned future action or a future action that takes place as a part of the fixed programme or time table.
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Use/Example
6.
a) I beg your pardon..
b)I apologise for my mistake.
c)
The collector declares the flower show of his district
open.
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We use present simple |
Use/Example
7.
a)
If we pour oil on water, its floats
b) If we heat iron, it expands
c) If it rain, I shall not go to school today
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We use present simple tense form of the verb in – IF Clauses such as the above ones. |
English Grammar By Regularjobalert.com
Present Progressive tense
The present Progressive Tense:
We use the present progressive form of a verb for an action or a situation which is going on now. It is an incomplete action at present, which began at some time before now, going on at the moment of speaking and will continue till some point of time in future and then be completed.
Form Table-1
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I |
Am |
studying |
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He/she/Raj/the Girl |
Is |
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We/You/ They/ The |
are |
taking |
lunch. |
Table-2
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I |
Am |
not |
playing. |
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He/she/ |
Is |
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We/You/ The boys |
are |
Table-3
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Is |
He/she/ |
working? |
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Am |
I |
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Are |
We/ they/ the people |
Table-4
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Is |
He/she/ |
Not |
going? |
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Am |
I |
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Are |
We/ they/ the people |
In the present progressive tense of the verb there is a auxiliary “B” verb followed by the ing form of the main verb. The form of the “B” auxiliary depends on the subject.
Use/Example
1.
a) Look, Sabita is getting into bus.
b) My son is now entering the examination hall.
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We generally use the present progressive for a present time action of a brief duration. |
Use/Example
2.
a) It is raining now.
b) Guduli is doing her homework.
c) He is taking his lunch now.
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In the above sentences, present progressive has been used to indicate actions that started at some point of time before now, continuing at present and will end at some point of time after now. |
Use/Example
3.
a) He sis getting up at six every morning for his examination
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b) My brother is teaching history in an English medium school this month.
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We use the present progressive in sentences like above ones when we talk about a temporary actions. |
Use/Example
4.
a) My father is writing a novel
b) Mr das is constructing a building over there.
c) Excuse me, is anybody siting here?
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In the above sentences, the present progressive has been used to show actions that may not be happening at the time of speaking |
Use/Example
5.
a) Prices of commodity are going up every week.
b) Life style of the people is changing very fast.
c) Population of our country is rising rapidly.
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We use present progressive such as the above ones when we talk about changing condition. |
Use/Example
6.
a) He is always losing his keys.
b) My scooter is always giving me troubles.
c) It seems the baby is crying her nails.
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We use present progressive when we talk about something unpleasant creating feeling of anger, irritation, vexations etc. in such situations we use the adverb always, for ever, constantly, etc. |