Friday, November 23, 2012

Tenses - Overview with examples



Simple Present
Simple Past
Simple 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 Continuous
Past Continuous
Future 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 Perfect
Past Perfect
Future 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 Continuous
Past Perfect Continuous
Future 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.