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: monir.eng.cou@gmail.com 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

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