The Tense
ICSE · Class 6 · English Language- Grammar
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1. What Are Tenses?
- Tenses show the time of an action: present, past, or future.
- There are three main tenses: Present, Past, and Future.
- Each tense has different forms depending on the subject and time.
2. The Verb 'Be' and Its Forms
- The verb 'be' has many forms: am, is, are (present); was, were (past); will be, shall be (future).
- 'Be' is used as a main verb (e.g., 'She is happy') and as a helping verb (e.g., 'She is coming').
- Negative sentences: Add 'not' after the form of 'be'.
3. The Verb 'Have' and Its Uses
- 'Have' shows possession (I have a book) or experience (We are having fun).
- Forms: have/has (present), had (past), will have (future).
- In present tense, 'have got' = 'have' (I have got a cycle = I have a cycle).
4. Time and Tense – Special Cases
- Sometimes, present tense can show future time: 'The train leaves at 6 PM.'
- Past tense can express present wishes: 'I wish I knew the answer.'
- Always look at the context to decide the correct tense.
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