Types Of Tenses

Types Of Tenses
Tense of a sentence gives you an idea of the time when the incident mentioned in a statement takes place. At the same time, it is that critical factor that can most commonly leads people to mistakes while framing a sentence or while identifying the time of events. With your knowledge of tenses strong, fluent English and flawless grammar isn t too far away from you. Here, in this article, all the various types of tenses are explained, along with their structure and examples, to help you get a much clearer picture of this important part of speech; it would also provide you the confidence to pick the right type of tense. Though it might seem complicated when you try to glance through the write-up, tenses aren t that difficult to understand; spend some time on each tense mentioned and see yourself framing better sentences than before. Read the following section carefully. The examples mentioned below can guide you through for sure.

Tenses in English
Present Tense
Simple Present Tense

A sentence is presented in simple present tense when it is used to describe an action that s happening at present and does not indicate when the action is expected to end. Simple present tense is used when:
• The action that is taking place in general.
• The action is not only occurring now; it repeats after regular intervals of time.
• To indicate facts those are generally true.
• The action for relating habits and routines that happen all the time, be it in the future, past or present.
Structure:
Verb "+s/es" form is used;
• If subject is 3rd person singular. The verb is used in its original form;
• If subject is 1st and/or 2nd person singular.
• If subject is 1st and/or 2nd person plural.
• If subject is 3rd person plural.
Some Examples:
• The sun sets in the west.
• All the cars stop at this crossing.
• Michael teaches social studies in a school.
• That notice reads, “No parking”.
• Rajdhani leaves at seven in the morning.
• The teacher said if she works hard she will pass.
• There goes the taxi.
• Do you play tennis?
• He does not go to the temple.
• Does he write novels?