Verb Tenses
Free online lessons and exercises on English verb tenses.
Are verb tenses boring? Are they difficult? Are they just plain blah? Umm.
Well, yeah. Maybe. But the power of practicing verb tenses should never
be underestimated. In fact, studies have shown that practicing verb tenses
can lead to an increased understanding of a language on the conceptual level.
This means people who practice verb tenses are able to speak better faster.
At English Maven, we feel that the best way to learn English is through
immersion, practice, and repetition. Therefore, we have supplied you with
as many practice exercises as possible, each containing a variety of contexts
and usages. If this is your first time on this website, we recommend that
you start on Unit 1. Once you feel comfortable with the exercises in Unit
1, you can proceed to the next unit. Although every unit is challenging,
we have done our best to make it so they progress in order from least difficult
to most difficult. As always, it is an excellent idea to familiarize yourself
with verb tense syntax and usage. So, be sure to consult our
verb tense diagram for an overview
and examples of all English verb tenses. Links to the verb tense diagram
can also be found at the top of each exercise. We are in the process of
completing units 3 and 4, and will be periodically updating this section
of the website.
Unit 1: Using the Verb "Be"
Perhaps the most important verb in the English language is the verb
"To be." English speakers use this verb to express actions and states of
being. This verb can be used in all three tenses (past, present, and future).
This makes it a good starting point for beginners. But be careful, this
verb gets more difficult to use and understand as you move into the later
exercises.
Unit 2: Present Tense
The present tense is used to describe actions that habits or routines,
actions that are in progress, and actions that have begun at some point
in the past and continue through the present. It is also used to describe
truths about the past, present, and future. This is one reason the present
tense can be tricky - it is sometimes used to talk about the past and future,
in addition to the present.
Unit 3: Past Tense
Coming Soon!
Unit 4: Future Tense
Coming Soon!
