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Grammatical Tenses
Includes questions regarding the use of specific word forms to express periods in time (past, present and future tense).
3,106 Questions
What is the present tense of 'do'?
DO or DOES
I do
you do (singular)
he does
she does
it does
we do
you do (plural)
they do
Examples are:
He does better when nobody is looking.
We do what we like when we're on holiday.
Doing is also present tense.
What is an example of present tense past tense and future tense?
A "regular" conjugation is shown by the word move:
Present - I move, you move, we move, they move; he, she it moves
Past - moved
Future - will move
An "irregular" conjugation is shown by the verb see:
Present - I see, you see, we see, they see; he, she, it sees
Past - saw
Future - will see
There are other conjugations, such as the "perfect" tenses.
- For move, the past participle is moved.
The present perfect is have moved or has moved.
The past perfect is had moved.
The future perfect is will have moved.
- For see, the past participle is seen.
The present perfect is have seen or has seen.
The past perfect is had seen.
The future perfect is will have seen.
Past and past participle of stop?
The past tense of "stop" is "stopped" and the past participle is also "stopped."
You heard the alarm goes off. Is it grammatically correct?
It could be construed as grammatically correct, with the following meaning:
"You heard (that) the alarm goes off [every morning]." (Imagine, for example, a judge at a trial, summarising the evidence that has been presented in a murder trial.)
However, taking it as it stands, as a complete sentence, it is incorrect. The following are correct versions (all with slightly different meanings):
"You heard the alarm go off."
"You heard the alarm going off."
"You heard (that) the alarm went off."
Which is correct thanks is given or thanks are given?
Thank you for the information and wishes you have given me with my job search .
Do you always have to use will for future verb tenses?
No. There are three basic future tenses:
be + going to + verb -- I am going to visit the museum tomorrow. This form is used when you have already made plans to do something.
will + verb -- I will phone you tomorrow. This form is used when you decide to do something at the time of speaking.
be + present participle -- I am visiting the museum tomorrow. This form is used in the same way as 'going to'
What is the past tense of am with has?
The past tense of "am" is "was" and the past perfect tense of "has" is "had."
What is the perfect tense of knit?
Present perfect tense:
- I/you/we/they have knitted.
- He/she/it has knitted.
Past perfect tense:
- Had knitted.
Future perfect tense:
- Will have knitted.
True or false Some participles and some gerunds end in -ed.?
True. Some participles, known as past participles, end in -ed (e.g. walked, played). Gerunds, which are verbs functioning as nouns, can also end in -ed (e.g. dancing, swimming).
When making a plural from a word that ends in "x", you will always add an "-es".
Example sentences:
Singular: She held the box in her hand.
Plural: She held the boxes in her hands.
Singular: The box was full of trash.
Plural: The boxes were full of trash.
Singular: She put the box into the trash bin.
Plural: She put the boxes into the trash bin.
The apostrophe s ('s) is only used for possessives, meaning the box "owns" the next word or the box is related somehow to the next word in the sentence.
Example sentences:
The box's flaps tore so they wouldn't close.
The box's contents were X-rayed for explosives.
The box's label showed my name and address.
Don't confuse apostrophe s with a plural. You can have a single apostrohe ( ' ) on a plural to indicate "plural plus possessive".
Example sentences:
The axes' handles were solid wood. (note the -es indicates plural, and one apostrophe is added to show possessive: axes' (related to/owns their) handles.
The boxes' sides were crushed. (multiple boxes=plural, so "-es is added after the x, but the sides are 'owned by' all the boxes so add an apostrophe).
What Verbs don't have a t in present tense but do in past?
sleep - slept
weep-wept
sweep-swept
keep-kept
dream-dreamt
The progressive tense of the verb write?
Present progressive tense:
- I am writing.
- You/we/they are writing.
- He/she/it is writing.
Past progressive tense:
- I/he/she/it was writing.
- You/we/they were writing.
Future progressive tense:
- Will be writing.
What does greek word pathos mean?
Evoking of tenderness, pity, or sorrow.
In rhetoric, pathos is an appeal to emotions as opposed to logic.
How do you use conspicous in a sentence?
The word 'conspicous' is not, in my opinion, correctly spelt. It must be 'conspicuous'. The latter can be used in the sentence in the following manner:
The neck-tie John wore was conspicuous because of its bright colour.
Can you give me a sentence using the word felicitous?
Yes: An engagement to marry is usually considered a felicitous occasion for the couple involved.
What is the past and present tense of the verb be 2nd person plural?
Present tense - you are.
Past tense - you were.
What is the past and future tense of the word forbid?
The past tense of "forbid" is "forbade" or "forbade" and the future tense is "will forbid."
What are some examples of past and past participle?
study
wrap
finish
care
phone
grab
recognoze
irritiate
embarrass
spell
What is progressive verb form?
Progressive verb form, also known as continuous verb form, is used to indicate actions that are ongoing or in progress. It is formed by combining a form of the verb "to be" with the present participle of the main verb (ending in -ing). For example, "I am talking" or "She is eating."
