ENGLISH VERB TENSES -- TIME and ASPECT = MEANING
There are three times that can be indicated by verb tenses in English:
- present (or "non-past" -- the "default" time)
- past
- future
There are three "aspects" that can be expressed:
- simple (the "default" aspect -- the time of focus)
- perfect (completion -- before the time of focus)
- progressive (or continuous) (duration -- in progress at the time of focus)
(one verb phrase can indicate both perfect and progressive aspect)
Verb Tense Final Test
Cumulative Verb Tense Review
Complete questions 1-10 below with the appropriate tenses, answer questions 11-15, then click the "Check" button to check your answers.