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The Tense

ICSE · Class 5 · Essentials of English Grammar and Composition

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1. Types of Tenses

  • There are three main tenses: Present, Past, and Future.
  • Present tense is used for actions happening now.
  • Past tense is used for actions that have already happened.
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2. Forms of 'Be' and 'Have'

  • The verb 'be' changes form depending on the subject and tense.
  • The verb 'have' also changes with the subject and tense.
  • In present tense: I am, you are, he/she/it is, we/you/they are.
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3. Use of 'Shall' and 'Will'

  • Traditionally, 'shall' is used with 'I' and 'we', and 'will' with others.
  • But in modern English, 'will' is used with all subjects.
  • 'Shall I?' and 'Shall we?' are used to make offers or suggestions.

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There are three main tensesThe verbs 'be' and 'have' change'Will' is used with all subjects

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