📚 Topic Summary
Simple tenses are the basic forms of verbs we use to talk about actions that happened in the past, are happening now in the present, or will happen in the future. Understanding these tenses is key to clear communication. The past tense tells us about things that have already occurred, the present tense describes what's happening currently, and the future tense indicates what will happen.
Let's dive into some practice exercises to help you master these simple tenses!
📖 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the terms with their definitions:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Past Tense |
a. Describes an action that will happen in the future. |
| 2. Present Tense |
b. Describes an action happening now. |
| 3. Future Tense |
c. Describes an action that already happened. |
| 4. Verb |
d. A word that describes an action, state, or occurrence. |
| 5. Tense |
e. Indicates when an action takes place. |
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the paragraph below by filling in the blanks with the correct simple tense form of the verb in parentheses:
Yesterday, I ________ (walk) to school. Today, I ________ (walk) to school as well. Tomorrow, I ________ (walk) to school again. My friend ________ (play) basketball every day after school. Last week, he ________ (play) at the park. Next weekend, he ________ (play) in a tournament.
🧠 Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you are telling a story about your favorite day. Write a short paragraph using at least one example of each simple tense (past, present, and future). Explain what happened, what is happening, and what you plan to do later.