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The Tense — Revision Notes
ICSE · Class 6 · English Language- Grammar
The Tense revision notes for ICSE Class 6 English Language- Grammar: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 6 English Language- Grammar syllabus.
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Key Topics to Revise
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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.
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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'.
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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).
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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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Full NotesKey Concepts
There are three main tensesThe verb 'be' changes form basedWe use 'have'To make negative sentences
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important topics in The Tense for ICSE Class 6 English Language- Grammar?
Key topics in The Tense include What Are Tenses?, The Verb 'Be' and Its Forms, The Verb 'Have' and Its Uses, Time and Tense – Special Cases. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
How should I revise The Tense for Class 6 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 52 practice questions on The Tense. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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