Prepared by:BERNARD FERANILCAS-DLMC

Singular: base form + s/es Plural: base formExamples:1. The planet Earth revolves around

the sun.2. The train leaves at 8 am everyday.3. I write poems and novels.

Am/is/are + -ing formExamples:1. Ms. AJ is studying while Mr. R is

watching a movie.2. They are just trying to help you.3. I am writing a poem.

Has/have + Past participle (PP)

Examples:1. I have finished cleaning the dishes.2. Myko has broken the vase.3. Her classmates have just gone out.

Has/have + been + -ing form

Examples:1. Roanne has been waiting there for

three hours.2. Catherine and Rila have been eating

for almost an hour.3. I have been studying since 3 am.

Regular Verbs: Base form + d/ed Irregular Verbs: Change in spellingExamples:1. Yuri phoned me a couple of weeks

ago.2. Racquel spent a lot of money last

weekend.3. Bernard bought another expensive

shirt again.

Was/were + -ing formExamples:1. Lei Ann was walking by the beach

when it rained.2. Zeus and his girlfriend were talking

when I saw them yesterday.3. Kaye and Arvin were having an

argument before Gilmartin left.

Had + Past Participle (PP)Examples: 1. Obana had already chosen the best

candidate even before we came.2. My sister had lost her job after my

brother found his.3. The company had run out of

business before the management found the solution.

Had + been + -ing formExamples:1. Jenny had been teaching for eleven

years.2. The police had been looking for that

criminal since 1980’s.3. I had been suffering from a very

painful heartache since she left me.

Will/Shall + base form of the verbExamples:1. I will study hard for my coming

examination tomorrow.2. The Philippine economy will recover

soon.3. Shall we dance?

Will/Shall + be + -ing formExamples:1. I will be transferring the furniture to

another corner before someone comes.

2. Lei Ann will be studying her lessons by the time I get back.

3. The teams will be having a break when the captain arrives.

Will/Shall + have + Past Participle (PP)

Examples:1. Therese will have studied chapter

three by time I come home.2. When the president arrives, We

shall have prepared everything.3. I will have finished the dishes before

my mom sees me.

Will/Shall + have + been + -ing formExamples:1. Rax will have been washing her clothes

for three hours before I come.2. Bernard shall have been teaching for five

years after he finishes his MA degree.3. Gilmartin and AJ will have been eating ice

cream for 15 minutes before I find them.