Practicing English Tenses: A Guide to Mastery
In this article, I will practice writing examples using different English tenses. The goal is to make it familiar to me and use them correctly in sentences.
I will focus on five tenses and write as many examples as possible for each.
1. Present Simple
Present simple was used for daily routines and facts.
The formula: Subject + Base form of the verb (add -s or es for third person singular: he, she, it)
Examples:
- I read books every day.
- I usually wake up at 5 a.m
- Billy works at a cafe.
- They play futsal twice a week.
- Mr. Alex teaches English.
- The students study from Monday to Friday.
- We usually visit the church every Sunday.
- I drink tea in the morning.
- The sun sets in the west.
- My brother eats durian.
- Bela writes a journal every day.
- They watch soccer on weekends.
- My wife cooks every day.
- I visit my parents once a month.
- We have a briefing every morning.
- Our team discusses it once a week.
- Gabriel runs at the park.
2. Present Continuous
Present continuous was used for actions happening now.
The formula: Subject + am/is/are + verb + ing
Examples:
- I am writing an article
- You are listening to music now
- They are going to the market
- We are doing our homework
- She is calling her parents
- He is working on his school project.
- Mr.Budi is speaking to the principal.
- I am reading a book now.
- I am eating soup.
- You are drinking a glass of water
- He is running in the street
- We are walking toward home.
- I am learning English.
- He is taking a shower.
- They are studying at the library.
- I am having lunch.
3. Past Simple
Past simple was used for actions completed in the past.
The formula: Subject + Past form of the verb (regular verbs:-ed, irregular verbs: second form)
Examples:
- I watched Young Sheldon last night.
- You visited your grandmother last month.
- He had dinner at 7 p.m
- They played futsal yesterday.
- He learned Math in school.
- I wrote an article yesterday.
- She lost her motorcycle's key.
4. Future Simple
Examples:
- I will go to school tomorrow.
- You will visit your uncle next week.
- They will win the game next month.
- We will find a way to get there.
- She will play a game tonight.
- He will meet his friend after school.
- The baby will sleep after the meal.
- I will write an article again tomorrow.
- Mr. Anton will watch TV after dinner.
5. Present Perfect
Present Perfect was used for experiences and actions relevant to the present.
The formula: Subject + has/have + Past participle (third form)
Examples:
- I have read three books this month.
- You have watched TV for four hours.
- I have worked at this school for seven years.
- My wife has prepared dinner for us.
- I have written many articles on this blog.
- She has traveled to many countries.
- Fiona has found her keys.
- The dog has eaten its meals.
- Mr Frog has gone to the pool often.
