What is Tense in English? Tense means "Time". Tense of a verb indicates the time & state of an action or event by changing its form.
2.1 Verbs
Three Classes of Verb
What is Auxiliary Verb? Auxiliary Verbs (do, be and have). These are used to form tenses of other verbs, and to show forms such as negative and question. They have no meaning on their own. They are necessary for the grammatical structure of a sentence. We usually use helping verbs with main verbs . They "help" the main verb (which has the real meaning) . 1. Did you go to school yesterday? (Past Simple Tense) 2. Jess has already eaten dinner. (Present Perfect Tense) 3. Eric is talking to Laura. (Present Continuous Tense)
Auxiliary Verbs
Identify Main Verb or Auxiliary Verb 1. They are teachers. 2. I don’t tell her the truth. 3. I don't know your phone number. 4. Have you done the washing up yet? 5. They were sleeping in their beds when you called. 6. I have never seen a lion this big before. 7. Does your father wake up early everyday? 8. I have two brothers and a sister. 9. This book was written in 1950s. 10. I do trust you but you still shouldn't go to that party.
2.2 Auxiliary Verb and Tenses
2.2.1 Be and the continuous form Be + verb + - ing is used to make continuous verbs form which describe activities in progress and temporary activities. 1. He's washing his hair. (Present Continuous) 2. We were watching TV at 9.00. (Past Continuous) 3. I've been learning English for two years. (Present Perfect Continuous) 4. I will be eating dinner at 6:00 pm. (Future Continuous)
2.2.2 Be and the passive Be + past participle to form passive. 1. Paper is made from wood. (Present Simple passive) 2. My car was stolen yesterday. (Past Simple passive) 3. The house has been redecorated. (Present Perfect passive) 4. This homework is being done by me. (Present Continuous Passive)
2.3 Auxiliary Verbs and Negatives
2.3 Auxiliary Verbs and Negatives To make a negative, add - n't to the auxiliary verb. If there is no auxiliary verb, use don't / doesn't / didn't.