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Welcometo this Class in the Department of BBA
CCN University of Science and Technology
Topic: Tense
Present, Past and Future
Conducted By: Monir Hossen Lecturer Department of English CCN University of Science and Technology Email: [email protected] E
Introduction The word Tense is derived from latin word “tempus” which means time. A verb indicates the time of an action, event or condition by changing its form.
Past Present Future
There are twelve possible verb tenses.
Past Tense Past tense expresses action, activity and state of being in the past in the past
Past Tense
Henry arrived at the airport.
Past Present FutureCompleted action in the past
Example
I finished my
lunch, went to the beach, and
found a nice place to swim.
Past Present FutureA series of completed actions
Eric was shy as a child, but now
he is very outgoing. Past Present Future
Past Facts or Generalizations
Present tense expresses action, activity and state of being in the present
Present Tense
Past Present FutureRepeated Actions
I eat breakfast every
morning at 6:30. I go to work every day.
I am
sitting down, because
I am tired.
Past Present FutureActions in progress now
I have already seen that film. I do not want to see it again.
Past Present FutureUnspecified time before now
Future tense expresses action, activity and state of being in the future
Future Tense
If I am elected President of the United
States, I will make sure
everyone has access to inexpensive health
insurance.Past Present Future
"Will" to express a promise
I am going to be staying at the Madison Hotel, if anything happens and you need to contact me.
Past Present FutureInterrupted action in the future
Thank You