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6C Grammar Bank YM

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6C review of tenses: present, past, and future

tense example use


simple present I live downtown. things that happen always or
She doesn’t smoke. usually

present continuous He’s looking for a new job. things that are happening now
or in the near future

I’m leaving tomorrow. things that we have arranged


for the future
simple past We saw a good movie last night. finished actions in the past
We didn’t do anything yesterday.

past continuous He was working in Chiang Mai. actions that were in progress
What were you doing at 7:00? at a past time
6C review of tenses: present, past, and future

tense example use


be going to + I’m going to see Tom tonight. future plans
base form
Look! It’s going to rain. predictions when we know /
can see what’s going to
happen

will / won’t + You’ll love New York. predictions


base form I’ll call her later. instant decisions
I’ll help you. offers
I’ll pay you back tomorrow. promises

present perfect I’ve finished the book. recently finished actions


(we don’t say when)

Have you ever been to Iran? past experiences

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