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Tenses

ICSE · Class 9 · English Language - Archer

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Card 1Tense basics

What is tense?

Answer

Tense is the form of a verb that shows the time of an action. It tells whether something happens in the past, present, or future.

Card 2Tense basics

What are the three main types of tenses?

Answer

The three main types of tenses are past, present, and future. Each type shows a different time of action.

Card 3Present tense

Simple Present Tense: what is the form and one use?

Answer

Form: subject + base form of verb [I dance.]. It shows a habitual action, such as "I eat breakfast every morning." It is also used for universal facts, conditional clauses, and sometimes future events

Card 4Present tense

What does the Simple Present Tense show in a universal fact?

Answer

It shows a fact that is always true, such as "The Earth revolves around the Sun." This use is for general truth, not a single action.

Card 5Present tense

When is the Simple Present Tense used in conditional clauses?

Answer

It is used in conditional clauses, such as "If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the plan." The if-clause uses the simple present, while the result clause can show future meaning.

Card 6Present tense

How can the Simple Present Tense show a future event?

Answer

It can show a fixed or scheduled future event, such as "The class begins at 8:00 a.m. sharp." This use is common for timetables and planned schedules.

Card 7Present tense

Present Continuous Tense: what is the form and one use?

Answer

Form: subject + is/am/are + -ing form of verb [I am dancing.]. It shows an action happening at the time of speaking, such as "Rakhi is attending a concert."

Card 8Present tense

What does the Present Continuous Tense show besides actions happening now?

Answer

It also shows temporary actions, such as "Brij is swimming these days." It can also show future events when the plan is already arranged.

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What are the important topics in Tenses for ICSE Class 9 English Language - Archer?
Key topics in Tenses include Complete Tenses Overview - All 12 Forms, Complete Tenses Overview, Present Perfect vs Simple Past Decision Tree. These are the concepts ICSE Class 9 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
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