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Verb Tenses. A Study Guide to Fourth-Grade Verb Tenses. The Special Verb “be”. Past Tense of “be”: was, were Present Tense of “be”: am, is, are. Past tense already happen ED . Past Tense Verbs. Irregular Verbs. Present Tense. Happen ING now!. Future Tense. WILL happen
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Verb Tenses A Study Guide to Fourth-Grade Verb Tenses
The Special Verb “be” • Past Tense of “be”: was, were • Present Tense of “be”: am, is, are
Past tense already happenED. Past Tense Verbs
Present Tense • HappenING now!
Future Tense • WILL happen • Always look for the helping verb: WILL • Example: The bats will hunttonight.
Present Perfect Tense • (has, have) + (main verb) • It is used to connect the past with the present. • The action or state happened in the past. • It is still true in the present through memory or continued use.
Present Perfect Tense: Examples • Experience: I have seen the movie Garfield. • Change: John has broken his leg. • Continued Situation: I have been in school since Kindergarten.
Present Perfect Tense Quiz • Here is a quiz for you to practice using present perfect tense verbs. • http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verb-tenses_present-perfect_quiz.htm