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Introduction to TensesPresent TensePast TenseFuture TenseTense ExamplesVerb 'Be'
Card 1Introduction to Tenses

What are the three main tenses in English?

Answer

The three main tenses are: 1. Present Tense – for actions happening now. Example: I play football. 2. Past Tense – for actions that already happened. Example: I played football. 3. Future Tense – for …

Card 2Present Tense

What is the Present Tense?

Answer

Present Tense is used to describe actions happening right now or habits. Example: She reads every night. It can also show general truths. Example: The sun rises in the east.

Card 3Past Tense

What is the Past Tense?

Answer

Past Tense is used for actions that have already happened. Example: He went to school yesterday. It tells us about something completed in the past.

Card 4Future Tense

What is the Future Tense?

Answer

Future Tense is used for actions that will happen later. It often uses 'will' or 'shall'. Example: We will go to the park tomorrow.

Card 5Tense Examples

Give an example of Present, Past, and Future Tense using the verb 'eat'.

Answer

• Present: I eat an apple every day. • Past: I ate an apple yesterday. • Future: I will eat an apple tomorrow.

Card 6Verb 'Be'

What are the forms of 'be' in the present tense?

Answer

The forms of 'be' in present tense are: • I am • You are • He/She/It is • We are • They are Example: She is happy.

Card 7Verb 'Be'

What are the forms of 'be' in the past tense?

Answer

The forms of 'be' in past tense are: • I/He/She/It was • You/We/They were Example: They were at school yesterday.

Card 8Verb 'Be'

How do we use 'be' in the future tense?

Answer

In the future tense, we use 'will be' or 'shall be'. Example: I will be ten next year. We use 'will' with all subjects except 'I' and 'we' can use 'shall'.

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Key topics in The Tense include Types of Tenses, Forms of 'Be' and 'Have', Use of 'Shall' and 'Will'. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 5 exams.
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