Different Tenses

1. Overview: Different tenses allow us to express actions or states that happen in the present, past, or future. They help us provide context about when something happens and whether it's ongoing or completed. 2. Cases of Usage: Case 1: Present Simple - Used for habits, facts, and routines. Examples: - She reads every morning. - She doesn't read every morning. - Does she read every morning? Case 2: Present Continuous - Used for actions happening right now or temporary situations. Examples: - They are studying for their exams. - They aren't studying for their exams. - Are they studying for their exams? Case 3: Past Simple - Used for completed actions in the past. Examples: - He visited his grandparents last weekend. - He didn't visit his grandparents last weekend. - Did he visit his grandparents last weekend? Case 4: Past Continuous - Used for actions that were ongoing in the past, often interrupted by another action. Examples: - You were watching TV when she called. - You weren't watching TV when she called. - Were you watching TV when she called? Case 5: Future Simple - Used for actions that will happen in the future. Examples: - We will travel to Italy next summer. - We won't travel to Italy next summer. - Will we travel to Italy next summer? 3. Exceptions or Things to Pay Attention To: - The Present Simple can also be used for scheduled events. Example: The train leaves at 6 PM. - The Past Continuous may use "while" to show two actions happening at the same time. Example: I was reading while she was cooking. - In informal speech, we often use "going to" for future plans instead of the Future Simple. Example: I am going to see a movie later. 4. Additional Notes: Common mistakes include mixing up the tenses. Remember to check the time frame of your action.