PRESENT TENSE

USAGES FOR PRESENT TENSE FORMS WITH EXAMPLES

Simple Present:(Subject + base form of the verb (+ -s/-es for third person singular) + rest of the sentence)

1. Facts/General Truths:

   • Usage: Stating known truths or facts.
   • Example: "Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius."

   • Habits/Routines:

     • Usage: Describing regular actions or habits.
       
     • Example: "He plays tennis every Sunday."

2. Scheduled Events:

   • Usage: Referring to future events as part of a schedule.
   • Example: "The train arrives at 9 AM tomorrow."

3. Narration/Commentary:

   • Usage: In storytelling or commentary.
   • Example: "She walks into the room, looking around."
     
     
     

Present Continuous (Progressive): (Subject + am/is/are + present participle (-ing form of the verb) + rest of the sentence.)

1. Actions Happening Now:

   • Usage: Describing ongoing actions at the moment of speaking.
   • Example: "They are playing football right now."

2. Future Plans/Arrangements:

   • Usage: Referring to future plans or arrangements.
   • Example: "I am meeting Sarah later today."

3. Changing Situations:

   • Usage: Describing changing or evolving situations.
     
   • Example: "The weather is getting colder."

Present Perfect:(Subject + have/has + past participle of the verb + rest of the sentence.)

1. Recent Events/Actions:

   • Usage: Actions that occurred recently or have immediate relevance.
   • Example: "I have just finished my book."
   •  Actions Started in the Past, Relevant Now:
   • • Usage: Actions that began in the past and continue to the present.
     • Example: "He has lived in this city for five years."
   •  Unspecified Time in the Past:
   • • Usage: Actions that occurred at an unspecified time before now.
     • Example: "She has visited Paris."

   • Experiences in Life:

     • Usage: Describing life experiences.
     • Example: "They have seen that movie before."

Present Perfect Continuous:(Subject + have/has been + present participle (-ing form of the verb) + rest of the sentence)

1. Duration of an Action Until Now:

   • Usage: Expressing an action that started in the past and continues to the present.
   • Example: "She has been studying for two hours."

2. Repetition or Continuity:

   • Usage: Emphasizing repetition or continuity of actions.
   • Example: "They have been playing tennis every weekend."
     
     
     

3. Annoyance with "Always":

   • Usage: Expressing annoyance about a continuous action.
   • Example: "He has been constantly complaining!"

4. Temporary Actions:

   • Usage: Describing temporary actions that may or may not continue.
   • Example: "She has been working at that company temporarily."