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The Tense — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 6 · English Language- Grammar

What The Tense covers in ICSE Class 6 English Language- Grammar: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include What Are Tenses?, The Verb 'Be' and Its.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 6 English Language- Grammar · 2026-27

Topics in The Tense

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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.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Tense

Present TensePast TenseFuture TenseVerb 'Be'Verb 'Have'Negative SentencesInterrogative SentencesTime vs Tense

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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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