Tenses of Verbs
Present Tense Past Tense Future Tense
A verb in the present tense shows action that happens now.
• Storm clouds linger above the mountains. • A river of rain sweeps the sky.
A verb in the past tense shows action that has already happened. The past tense of a verb usually ends in ed.
• Yesterday a gentle fog settled down in the village. • It touched us all with its powdery mist.
A verb in the future tense shows action that will happen. It is usually formed with helping verb will or shall.
• Tomorrow the radiant sun will blaze above. • How we shall welcome its warmth and light.