In this lesson we’re looking at eight important tenses in English.
Let’s have a look at the tenses that are vital to know. We’re also going to look at the different meanings of ‘s.
Have fun with the lesson, and don’t forget to try the quizzes.
– James.
Lesson Contents
The vital tenses
Learning these eight tenses is extremely important if you want to continue to improve your English. It’s a good idea to learn an example of a sentence, and the auxiliaries too.
- The Present Simple (active)
do / does
I work in a bank.
- The Present Simple (passive)
am / is / are
He is loved by many.
- The Present Perfect Simple
have / has
She has seen this film.
- The Past Simple (active)
did
We ate well last night.
- The Past Simple (passive)
was / were
I was born in 1995.
- The Present Continuous
am / is / are
I’m learning English.
- The Present Perfect Continuous
have been / has been
We have been working hard.
- The Past Continuous
was / were
I was looking for you.
The sentences in this quiz are missing their auxiliaries, choose the correct auxiliary to complete the sentences.
Has / Is
‘s can mean either HAS or IS depending on the context of the sentence. Easy rule:
‘s + adjective = is
‘s + verb+ing = is
‘s + been = has
‘s + past participle = has
The following sentences will contain ‘s, decide if it means HAS or IS by listening to the context.
