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The tenses     tell us the time (present    , past  and future  ) of an action.

             There are mainly three tenses.

                      Present Tense                   Past Tense                       Future Tense

             G  Present tense        usually expresses actions take place in the present time.

                   Read the following examples:

                   1.  He tries     very hard  .

                   2.  She enjoys      playing the piano.

             G  Past tense      usually expresses actions take place in the past time.

                   Read the following examples:

                   1.  John wanted       to go to the museum.

                   2.  It rained    yesterday.

             G  Future Tense        expresses actions take place in the future time.

                   Read the following examples:

                   1.  I will see    you tomorrow.

                   2.  You will get     the answer by post.

             Read the following table carefully:


                      Present Tense                       Past Tense                       Future Tense

                      carve                                  carved                        will carve

                      deliver                                delivered                     will deliver

                      describe                               described                     will describe

                      desert                                 deserted                      will desert

                      call                                   called                        will call

                      catch                                  caught                        will catch

                      carry                                  carried                       will carry

                      depend                                 depended                      will depend

                      bang                                   banged                        will bang



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