ENGLISH 6-.pptx expressing time in verb forms

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1. EXPRESSING TIME IN VERB FORMS ENGLISH 6

2. TENSES- talk about TIME - Is the time expressed by the verb.

3. The principal parts of a verb are the basis upon which all these tenses are formed. PRINCIPAL PARTS ARE: PRESENT PAST PAST PARTICIPLE The present tense is used to express an action done in the present time. Past Tense expressing an action that has happend Form of a verb. To form perfect tense To form passive voice As an adjective

4. PRESENT PAST PAST PARTICIPLE Begin Bite Bring Buy Catch Choose Do Drink Eat Forget Give Go Began Bit Brought Bought Caught Chose Did Drank Ate Forgot Gave Went Begun Bitten Brought Bought Caught Chosen Done Drunk Eaten Forgotten Given Gone

5. Examples of PRESENT TENSE The meeting begins at 9 am. The dog bites when it’s scared. She always brings lunch to school. I buy groceries every week. The cay catches mice.

6. Examples of PAST TENSE She began her new job last week. The dog bit the mailman yesterday. She brought a give to the party. I bought some fresh vegetables from the market. The police caught the thief after a long chase.

7. Examples of PAST PARTICIPLE The project has begun ahead of schedule. She has been bitten by a mosquito several times. They have brought all the necessary materials for the trip. I have bought several books this month. He has caught a lot of fish this morning.

8. The Present Tense The present tense can express three things: 1 . An action : Something happening now or regularly. For example: "Bob plays basketball, doesn’t he?" This is an action occurring in the present.

9. The Present Tense The present tense can express three things: 2. A state of being: A condition or situation that exists now. For example: "He is a good athlete .” Describes his current state of being.

10. The Present Tense The present tense can express three things: 3. A habitual action: A repeated or regular action. For example: "He always practices every afternoon." This indicates a habit or routine

11. Examples: She runs every morning. They are friends. He always drinks coffee in the morning. The cat chases the mouse. He feels happy today. I go to the gym three times a week.

12. The Past Tense The past tense expresses an action completed in the past or a state of being in the past. - The past tense is formed from the second principal part of the verb. Example : My brother forgot his lunch box at home. (action) He was worried about his " baon ". (state of being)

13. Examples: She danced beautifully at the party last night. The dog chased its tail in the backyard. I was tired after a long day at work. The weather was cold and snowy yesterday. The children played in the park all afternoon. The cat slept peacefully on the couch. I ate a delicious meal at the restaurant. The sun shone brightly on the beach.

14. The Future Tense The future tense expresses an action that will take place at some time in the future. Formation : The future tense is formed by adding shall or will to the first principal part of the verb.

15. EXAMPLES: Mother will buy fruits tomorrow. (PROMISE) We shall go with her to the grocery store . (DETERMINATION)

16. Distinguishing "Shall" and "Will" -the use of "shall" and "will" in the future tense. While both can be used to express future actions " Shall " is typically used with the first person (I/we) to express a promise, determination, or intention. – " Will " is typically used with the second and third persons (you/he/she/they) to express a simple future action.

17. EXAMPLES: I shall prepare everything on Monday. ( Promise or determination) We shall accompany you personally to the doctor. ( Promise or intention) You will be able to see quite well from this seat . (Simple future action) He will sign the contract tomorrow. ( Simple future action)

18. EXAMPLES: I promise that I will protect you, no matter what happens. ( Promise) Hector is determined that he shall save a part of his earnings. ( Determination ) We will be there, rain or shine. ( Promise ) They shall come, I assure you. ( Promise )

19. Instructions: Read each sentence below. Decide if the verb is in the present tense, past tense, or future tense. Write the correct tense next to each sentence. 1 . The sun shines brightly in the sky. ( _________ ) 2 . I ate a delicious pizza for dinner last night. ( _________ ) 3 . We will go to the beach tomorrow. ( _________ ) 4 . The birds sing sweetly in the trees. ( _________ ) 5 . She danced gracefully at the party. ( _________ ) 6 . They will travel to Europe next year. ( _________ ) 7 . I am reading an exciting book. ( _________ ) 8 . He played soccer with his friends yesterday. ( _________ ) 9 . The train arrives at the station in five minutes. ( _________ ) 10 . She painted a beautiful picture. ( _________ )

20. 11. We will study for the test tonight. ( _________ ) 12 . The cat sleeps soundly on the rug. ( _________ ) 13 . He ran a marathon last weekend. ( _________ ) 14 . I will buy a new phone next month. ( _________ ) 15 . The flowers bloom in the spring. ( _________ ) 16 . She wrote a letter to her grandmother. ( _________ ) 17 . We will celebrate our anniversary next week. ( _________ ) 18 . The dog barks loudly at the mailman. ( _________ ) 19 . He walked to school this morning. ( _________ ) 20 . They will watch a movie tonight. ( _________ )

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