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 Tenses 28 Flashcards |
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What is the definition of tense in the context of verbs? |
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Tense is the form of a verb that indicates the time and state of an action or event. |
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The Present Indefinite Tense is used to express ___ and ___. |
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Habitual actions and general truths. |
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In the sentence 'He is reading', what tense is being used and what does it indicate? |
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The Present Continuous Tense indicates an action happening now. |
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What distinguishes the Present Perfect Tense from the Present Perfect Continuous Tense? |
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The Present Perfect shows completed actions, while the Present Perfect Continuous highlights ongoing ones. |
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Give an example of the Present Perfect Tense and explain its usage. |
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An example is 'I have finished my homework.' This tense indicates a completed action that has relevance to the present moment. |
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How does the Past Perfect Continuous Tense differ from the Past Perfect Tense? |
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The Past Perfect Continuous highlights the duration of a past action, while the Past Perfect shows a completed action before another past event. |
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The Future Perfect Tense is used to indicate ___ by a certain future time. |
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The completion of an action. |
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True or False: The verb 'to be' can be conjugated in various tenses. |
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True |
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Fill in the blank: The Future Continuous Tense represents an action as going on at some time in ___ time. |
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Future |
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What is the primary function of the verb 'do' in English sentences? |
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To form negatives and interrogatives in the present and past simple tenses. |
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Why is 'will' used in the Future Indefinite Tense? |
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'Will' expresses a pure future action or intention. |
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Present Continuous Tense is used for an action that is ___ to take place in the near future. |
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Planned or arranged |
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Fill in the blank: The Past Continuous Tense is used to denote an action ___ at some time in the past. |
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Going on |
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What is the significance of using the Present Perfect Tense in relation to past actions? |
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It emphasizes the relevance or effect of past actions in the present rather than just the actions themselves. |
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