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Group Review

Understanding verb tenses and their proper usage is crucial for effective communication in English. The Future Simple tense is used for spontaneous decisions, promises, and opinions about the future.

Group Review

Group Review English

Past Simple

A habit in the past
"He never arrived on time as a student."
Several finished actions in the past
"I went to the libray, picked out a good book and drove home."
A finished action in the past
"I washed my car yesterday."

Past Continuous

Annoying action in the past
"She was always complaining about her colleague."
Simultaneous actions in the past
"While she was reading, he was watching TV."
An action interrupted by another one
"I was reading my email, when he called."

Future Simple

Expresses an opinion
"It will probably rain tomorrow."
Expresses a promise
"I will call you when I get there."
"Shows a spontaneous decision."
"I will close the window."

Present Perfect

Portrays an action that you are expecting.
"I haven't finished my homework yet."
Describes changes that happen over time.
"I haven't travelled by train since 2002."
Describes experience not specific events
"I've travelled to Europe."

Present Continuous

Actions happening in the near future
"We are leaving tonight."
Actions which are in progress NOW
"This year I am learning Spanish."
Actions happening at the moment
"I am doing my homework now."

Present Simple

News
"Tornado leaves thousands of people without houses."
Scheduled events
"The meeting takes place this evening at 9:00 PM."
Facts or generalizations
"Atlanta is in the State of Georgia."
Repeated Actions
"I play soccer every weekend."

Context

Know how to use the tenses depending on the context
Know the indicators for each verb tense
Know the context