3 Basic Time Frames Past: Describes events that occurred before the present. Present: Refers to actions happening now or facts that are always true. Future: Points to events that will occur after the present. 4 Main Types (Aspects) Each time frame (Past, Present, Future) includes 4 different types. Here are the basic rules for their usage. A. Simple Tenses (For facts, habits, or completed single actions) Present Simple Rule: Use the base verb and add -s or -es for he/she/it. When to use: For daily routines, habits, and general truths. Example: I eat lunch every day. She works hard. Past Simple Rule: Use the base verb + -ed for regular verbs or the second form of irregular verbs like went, ate, saw. When to use: For actions completed in the past at a specific time. Example: I ate lunch an hour ago. We watched a movie yesterday. Future Simple Rule: ' will ' followed by the base verb . When to use: For predictions, quick decisions, or future promises. Example: I will eat lunch...
PHRASE A phrase is a group of words that works together to do one job in a sentence. Examples: the tall boy under the table very happy has been reading These groups do not normally express a complete message on their own. Compare: Phrase Complete sentence under the table The cat is under the table. a very clever student A very clever student answered the question. after the examination We will visit Pokhara after the examination. What is a prepositional phrase? A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition and includes the person, place, thing, or idea that follows it. Preposition + object of the preposition The object may include words that describe or identify it. Preposition Object, including its accompanying words Prepositional phrase in the classroom in the classroom under the old wooden table under the old wooden table near our school near our school after lunch after lunch with her with her because of the heavy rain because of the heavy rain Common prepositions include in, ...