TENSES

Simple Present Tense

English Grammar Rules
The simple present tense in English is used to describe an action that is regular,
true or normal.
We use the present tense:
1. For repeated or regular actions in the present time period.

I take the train to the office.

The train to Berlin leaves every hour.

John sleeps eight hours every night during the week.

2. For facts.

The President of The USA lives in The White House.

A dog has four legs.

We come from Switzerland.

3. For habits.

I get up early every day.

Carol brushes her teeth twice a day.

They travel to their country house every weekend.

4. For things that are always / generally true.

It rains a lot in winter.

The Queen of England lives in Buckingham Palace.

They speak English at work.

Verb Conjugation & Spelling

We form the present tense using the base form of the infinitive (without the TO).
In general, in the third person we add 'S' in the third person.
Subject

Verb

The Rest of the

sentence

I / you / we /
they

speak / learn English at home

he / she / it

speaks /
learns

English at home

The spelling for the verb in the third person differs depending on the ending of
that verb:
1. For verbs that end in -O, -CH, -SH, -SS, -X, or -Z we add -ES in the third
person.

go goes

catch catches

wash washes

kiss kisses

fix fixes

buzz buzzes

2. For verbs that end in a consonant + Y, we remove the Y and add -IES.

marry marries

study studies

carry carries

worry worries

NOTE: For verbs that end in a vowel + Y, we just add -S.

play plays

enjoy enjoys

say says

Negative Sentences in the Simple Present Tense

To make a negative sentence in English we normally use Don't or Doesn't with all
verbs EXCEPT To Be and Modal verbs (can, might, should etc.).

Affirmative: You speak French.

Negative: You don't speak French.

You will see that we add don't between the subject and the verb. We
use Don't when the subject is I,you, we or they.

Affirmative: He speaks German.

Negative: He doesn't speak German.

When the subject is he, she or it, we add doesn't between the subject and the
verb to make a negative sentence. Notice that the letter S at the end of the verb
in the affirmative sentence (because it is in third person) disappears in the
negative sentence. We will see the reason why below.
Negative Contractions
Don't = Do not
Doesn't = Does not
I don't like meat = I do not like meat.
There is no difference in meaning though we normally use contractions in spoken
English.
Word Order of Negative Sentences
The following is the word order to construct a basic negative sentence in English
in the Present Tense using Don't or Doesn't.
Subject

don't/does
Verb*
n't

I / you / we /
they

don't

he / she / it

doesn't

The Rest of the

sentence

have / buy
eat / like
cereal for breakfast
etc.

* Verb: The verb that goes here is the base form of the infinitive = The infinitive
without TO before the verb. Instead of the infinitive To have it is just
the have part.
Remember that the infinitive is the verb before it is conjugated (changed) and it
begins with TO. For example: to have, to eat, to go, to live, to speak etc.
Examples of Negative Sentences with Don't and Doesn't:

You don't speak Arabic.

John doesn't speak Italian.

We don't have time for a rest.

It doesn't move.

They don't want to go to the party.

She doesn't like fish.

Questions in the Simple Present Tense

To make a question in English we normally use Do or Does. It has no translation
in Spanish though it is essential to show we are making a question. It is normally
put at the beginning of the question.

Affirmative: You speak English.

Question: Do you speak English?

You will see that we add DO at the beginning of the affirmative sentence to make
it a question. We useDo when the subject is I, you, we or they.

Affirmative: He speaks French.

Question: Does he speak French?

When the subject is he, she or it, we add DOES at the beginning to make the
affirmative sentence a question. Notice that the letter S at the end of the verb in
the affirmative sentence (because it is in third person) disappears in the
question. We will see the reason why below.
We DON'T use Do or Does in questions that have the verb To Be or Modal
Verbs (can, must, might, should etc.)

Word Order of Questions with Do and Does

The following is the word order to construct a basic question in English
using Do or Does.
Do/Do
es

Subject

Do

I / you / we /
they

Does

he / she / it

Verb*

The Rest of the

sentence

have /
need
a new bike?
want etc.

*Verb: The verb that goes here is the base form of the infinitive = The infinitive
without TO before the verb. Instead of the infinitive To have it is just
the have part.

Remember that the infinitive is the verb before it is conjugated (changed) and it
begins with TO. For example: to have, to eat, to go, to live, to speak etc.
Examples of Questions with Do and Does:

Do you need a dictionary?

Does Mary need a dictionary?

Do we have a meeting now?

Does it rain a lot in winter?

Do they want to go to the party?

Does he like pizza?

Put the correct forms of the verbs into the gaps. Use Simple Present in the statements.

1) He

the laptop. (to repair)

2) Emma
3) John

in the lessons. (to dream)

home from school. (to come)

4) Walter and Frank

5) The cat

hello. (to say)

under the tree. (to sit)

6) You

water. (to drink)

7) We

our dog. (to call)

8) They

at birds. (to look)

9) She

the lunchbox. (to forget)

10) I

my friends. (to meet)

Simple Past
FORM
[VERB+ed] or irregular verbs
Examples:

You called Debbie.

Did you call Debbie?

You did not call Debbie.

Complete List of Simple Past Forms

USE 1 Completed Action in the Past

Use the Simple Past to express the idea that an action started and finished at a
specific time in the past. Sometimes, the speaker may not actually mention the
specific time, but they do have one specific time in mind.
Examples:

I saw a movie yesterday.

I didn't see a play yesterday.

Last year, I traveled to Japan.

Last year, I didn't travel to Korea.

Did you have dinner last night?

She washed her car.

He didn't wash his car.

USE 2 A Series of Completed Actions

We use the Simple Past to list a series of completed actions in the past. These
actions happen 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and so on.
Examples:

I finished work, walked to the beach, and found a nice place to swim.

He arrived from the airport at 8:00, checked into the hotel at 9:00,
and met the others at 10:00.

Did you add flour, pour in the milk, and then add the eggs?

USE 3 Duration in Past

The Simple Past can be used with a duration which starts and stops in the past. A
duration is a longer action often indicated by expressions such as: for two years,
for five minutes, all day, all year, etc.
Examples:

I lived in Brazil for two years.

Shauna studied Japanese for five years.

They sat at the beach all day.

They did not stay at the party the entire time.

We talked on the phone for thirty minutes.

A: How long did you wait for them?

B: We waited for one hour.

USE 4 Habits in the Past

The Simple Past can also be used to describe a habit which stopped in the past.
It can have the same meaning as "used to." To make it clear that we are talking
about a habit, we often add expressions such as: always, often, usually, never,
when I was a child, when I was younger, etc.
Examples:

I studied French when I was a child.

He played the violin.

He didn't play the piano.

Did you play a musical instrument when you were a kid?

She worked at the movie theater after school.

They never went to school, they always skipped class.

USE 5 Past Facts or Generalizations

The Simple Past can also be used to describe past facts or generalizations which
are no longer true. As in USE 4 above, this use of the Simple Past is quite similar
to the expression "used to."
Examples:

She was shy as a child, but now she is very outgoing.

He didn't like tomatoes before.

Did you live in Texas when you were a kid?

People paid much more to make cell phone calls in the past.

IMPORTANT When-Clauses Happen First

Clauses are groups of words which have meaning but are often not complete
sentences. Some clauses begin with the word "when" such as "when I dropped
my pen..." or "when class began..." These clauses are called when-clauses, and
they are very important. The examples below contain when-clauses.
Examples:

When I paid her one dollar, she answered my question.

She answered my question when I paid her one dollar.

When-clauses are important because they always happen first when both clauses
are in the Simple Past. Both of the examples above mean the same thing: first, I
paid her one dollar, and then, she answered my question. It is not important
whether "when I paid her one dollar" is at the beginning of the sentence or at the
end of the sentence. However, the example below has a different meaning. First,
she answered my question, and then, I paid her one dollar.
Example:

I paid her one dollar when she answered my question.

ADVERB PLACEMENT
The examples below show the placement for grammar adverbs such as: always,
only, never, ever, still, just, etc.
Examples:

You just called Debbie.

Did you just call Debbie?

ACTIVE / PASSIVE
Examples:

Tom repaired the car. Active

The car was repaired by Tom. Passive

Ex:
Put in the verbs in brackets into the gaps. Use Simple Past. Watch the
punctuation and form sentences or questions.

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1) When
2) We

you in London? (to be)

in a flat when we were in Paris. (not/to live)

3) What
4) He

you

yesterday? (to lose)

magic tricks at the party. (not/to do)

5) Mandy

her room on Thursday. (not/to tidy up)

6)
Frank
Rome? (to share) (to be)
7) I

a room with Henry when they

Physics at school. (not/to like)

8)
take)

the shop assistant

9) She

10 percent off the price? (to

the correct word in the exercise. (to use)

10) Why

the baby

this morning? (to cry)

Present Perfect
FORM
[has/have + past participle]
Examples:

You have seen that movie many times.

Have you seen that movie many times?

You have not seen that movie many times.

Complete List of Present Perfect Forms

USE 1 Unspecified Time Before Now

in

We use the Present Perfect to say that an action happened at an unspecified

time before now. The exact time is not important. You CANNOT use the Present
Perfect with specific time expressions such as: yesterday, one year ago, last
week, when I was a child, when I lived in Japan, at that moment, that day, one
day, etc. We CAN use the Present Perfect with unspecific expressions such as:
ever, never, once, many times, several times, before, so far, already, yet, etc.
Examples:

I have seen that movie twenty times.

I think I have met him once before.

There have been many earthquakes in California.

People have traveled to the Moon.

People have not traveled to Mars.

Have you read the book yet?

Nobody has ever climbed that mountain.

A: Has there ever been a war in the United States?

B: Yes, there has been a war in the United States.

How Do You Actually Use the Present Perfect?

The concept of "unspecified time" can be very confusing to English learners. It is
best to associate Present Perfect with the following topics:
TOPIC 1 Experience
You can use the Present Perfect to describe your experience. It is like saying, "I
have the experience of..." You can also use this tense to say that you have never
had a certain experience. The Present Perfect is NOT used to describe a specific
event.
Examples:

I have been to France.

This sentence means that you have had the experience of being in France.
Maybe you have been there once, or several times.

I have been to France three times.

You can add the number of times at the end of the sentence.

I have never been to France.

This sentence means that you have not had the experience of going to
France.

I think I have seen that movie before.

He has never traveled by train.

Joan has studied two foreign languages.

A: Have you ever met him?

B: No, I have not met him.

TOPIC 2 Change Over Time

We often use the Present Perfect to talk about change that has happened over a
period of time.
Examples:

You have grown since the last time I saw you.

The government has become more interested in arts education.

Japanese has become one of the most popular courses at the university
since the Asian studies program was established.

My English has really improved since I moved to Australia.

TOPIC 3 Accomplishments
We often use the Present Perfect to list the accomplishments of individuals and
humanity. You cannot mention a specific time.
Examples:

Man has walked on the Moon.

Our son has learned how to read.

Doctors have cured many deadly diseases.

Scientists have split the atom.

TOPIC 4 An Uncompleted Action You Are Expecting

We often use the Present Perfect to say that an action which we expected has
not happened. Using the Present Perfect suggests that we are still waiting for the
action to happen.
Examples:

James has not finished his homework yet.

Susan hasn't mastered Japanese, but she can communicate.

Bill has still not arrived.

The rain hasn't stopped.

TOPIC 5 Multiple Actions at Different Times

We also use the Present Perfect to talk about several different actions which have
occurred in the past at different times. Present Perfect suggests the process is
not complete and more actions are possible.
Examples:

The army has attacked that city five times.

I have had four quizzes and five tests so far this semester.

We have had many major problems while working on this project.

She has talked to several specialists about her problem, but nobody
knows why she is sick.

Time Expressions with Present Perfect

When we use the Present Perfect it means that something has happened at some
point in our lives before now. Remember, the exact time the action happened is
not important.

Sometimes, we want to limit the time we are looking in for an experience. We

can do this with expressions such as: in the last week, in the last year, this week,
this month, so far, up to now, etc.

Examples:

Have you been to Mexico in the last year?

I have seen that movie six times in the last month.

They have had three tests in the last week.

She graduated from university less than three years ago. She has
worked for three different companies so far.

My car has broken down three times this week.

NOTICE
"Last year" and "in the last year" are very different in meaning. "Last year"
means the year before now, and it is considered a specific time which
requires Simple Past. "In the last year" means from 365 days ago until now. It is
not considered a specific time, so it requires Present Perfect.

Examples:

I went to Mexico last year.

I went to Mexico in the calendar year before this one.

I have been to Mexico in the last year.

I have been to Mexico at least once at some point between 365 days ago
and now.

USE 2 Duration From the Past Until Now (Non-Continuous Verbs)

With Non-Continuous Verbs and non-continuous uses of Mixed Verbs, we use the
Present Perfect to show that something started in the past and has continued up
until now. "For five minutes," "for two weeks," and "since Tuesday" are all
durations which can be used with the Present Perfect.
Examples:

I have had a cold for two weeks.

She has been in England for six months.

Mary has loved chocolate since she was a little girl.

Although the above use of Present Perfect is normally limited to Non-Continuous

Verbs and non-continuous uses of Mixed Verbs, the words "live," "work," "teach,"
and "study" are sometimes used in this way even though they are NOT NonContinuous Verbs.
ADVERB PLACEMENT
The examples below show the placement for grammar adverbs such as: always,
only, never, ever, still, just, etc.
Examples:

You have only seen that movie one time.

Have you only seen that movie one time?

ACTIVE / PASSIVE
Examples:

Many tourists have visited that castle. Active

That castle has been visited by many tourists. Passive

Questions and Sentences in Simple Present Perfect - Exercise

Put in the words in brackets into the gaps. Use Present Perfect. Mind the types of the sentences
and the signal words (if given).

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1) I

in a restaurant before. (never/to work)

2)

the school bus? (Robin/to miss/ever)

3) They
4)

each other
your hair

5) She

a long time now.(to know/for)

? (you/to dye/yet)

India twice. (to visit)

6) My parents

me a lot

I lost my job.(to help/since)

7) He

his teeth

8) We

the apple tree. (already/to plant)

9) Tom

a lot

10) Ken and Fred

decide/yet)

. (not/to brush/yet)

I last saw him. (to grow up/since)

to go to the party

.(not/to

Past Perfect
FORM
[had + past participle]
Examples:

You had studied English before you moved to New York.

Had you studied English before you moved to New York?

You had not studied English before you moved to New York.

Complete List of Past Perfect Forms

USE 1 Completed Action Before Something in the Past

The Past Perfect expresses the idea that something occurred before another
action in the past. It can also show that something happened before a specific
time in the past.
Examples:

I had never seen such a beautiful beach before I went to Kauai.

I did not have any money because I had lost my wallet.

Tony knew Istanbul so well because he had visited the city several times.

Had Susan ever studied Thai before she moved to Thailand?

She only understood the movie because she had read the book.

Kristine had never been to an opera before last night.

We were not able to get a hotel room because we had not booked in
advance.

A: Had you ever visited the U.S. before your trip in 2006?
B: Yes, I had been to the U.S. once before.

USE 2 Duration Before Something in the Past (Non-Continuous Verbs)

With Non-Continuous Verbs and some non-continuous uses of Mixed Verbs, we

use the Past Perfect to show that something started in the past and continued up
until another action in the past.
Examples:

We had had that car for ten years before it broke down.

By the time Alex finished his studies, he had been in London for over
eight years.

They felt bad about selling the house because they had owned it for
more than forty years.

Although the above use of Past Perfect is normally limited to Non-Continuous

Verbs and non-continuous uses of Mixed Verbs, the words "live," "work," "teach,"

and "study" are sometimes used in this way even though they are NOT NonContinuous Verbs.
IMPORTANT Specific Times with the Past Perfect

Unlike with the Present Perfect, it is possible to use specific time words or
phrases with the Past Perfect. Although this is possible, it is usually not
necessary.
Example:

She had visited her Japanese relatives once in 1993 before she moved in
with them in 1996.

MOREOVER
If the Past Perfect action did occur at a specific time, the Simple Past can be used
instead of the Past Perfect when "before" or "after" is used in the sentence. The
words "before" and "after" actually tell you what happens first, so the Past
Perfect is optional. For this reason, both sentences below are correct.
Examples:

She had visited her Japanese relatives once in 1993 before she moved in
with them in 1996.

She visited her Japanese relatives once in 1993 before she moved in with
them in 1996.

HOWEVER

If the Past Perfect is not referring to an action at a specific time, Past Perfect is
not optional. Compare the examples below. Here Past Perfect is referring to a
lack of experience rather than an action at a specific time. For this reason,
Simple Past cannot be used.
Examples:

She never saw a bear before she moved to Alaska. Not Correct

She had never seen a bear before she moved to Alaska. Correct

ADVERB PLACEMENT

The examples below show the placement for grammar adverbs such as: always,
only, never, ever, still, just, etc.
Examples:

You had previously studied English before you moved to New York.

Had you previously studied English before you moved to New York?

ACTIVE / PASSIVE
Examples:

George had repaired many cars before he received his mechanic's

license. Active

Many cars had been repaired by George before he received his

mechanic's license. Passive

Past Perfect - Mixed Exercise

Put the words in brackets into the gaps. Use the verbs in Past Perfect.

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1) When I arrived at the restaurant, Victoria

order)
2) He noticed that Peter

a glass of water.(already/to

the old chair. (not/to paint)

3) Before Emma laid the table, she

4) She asked me if I

a talk with her mother. (to have)

the new words. (to learn)

5) There were no sausages left when I came back. The dog

6) It

them. (to eat)

for three weeks, so the land was dry. (not/to rain)

7) I did not wait for my brother because I

8) Linda

to a magic show before yesterday evening. (never/to be)

9) She told me that Frank

10)

his text message. (to read)

his room. (not/to tidy)

his hamster before he left his house? (Jack/to feed)

Future Perfect
Future Perfect has two different forms: "will have done" and "be going to have
done." Unlike Simple Future forms, Future Perfect forms are usually
interchangeable.
FORM Future Perfect with "Will"
[will have + past participle]
Examples:

You will have perfected your English by the time you come back from
the U.S.

Will you have perfected your English by the time you come back from
the U.S.?

You will not have perfected your English by the time you come back
from the U.S.

FORM Future Perfect with "Be Going To"

[am/is/are + going to have + past participle]
Examples:

You are going to have perfected your English by the time you come
back from the U.S.

Are you going to have perfected your English by the time you come
back from the U.S.?

You are not going to have perfected your English by the time you
come back from the U.S.

NOTE: It is possible to use either "will" or "be going to" to create the Future
Perfect with little or no difference in meaning.
Complete List of Future Perfect Forms
USE 1 Completed Action Before Something in the Future

The Future Perfect expresses the idea that something will occur before another
action in the future. It can also show that something will happen before a specific
time in the future.
Examples:

By next November, I will have received my promotion.

By the time he gets home, she is going to have cleaned the entire
house.

I am not going to have finished this test by 3 o'clock.

Will she have learned enough Chinese to communicate before

she moves to Beijing?

Sam is probably going to have completed the proposal by the time

he leaves this afternoon.

By the time I finish this course, I will have taken ten tests.

How many countries are you going to have visited by the time
you turn 50?

Notice in the examples above that the reference points (marked in italics) are
in Simple Present rather than Simple Future. This is because the interruptions are
intime clauses, and you cannot use future tenses in time clauses.
USE 2 Duration Before Something in the Future (Non-Continuous Verbs)

With Non-Continuous Verbs and some non-continuous uses of Mixed Verbs, we

use the Future Perfect to show that something will continue up until another
action in the future.
Examples:

I will have been in London for six months by the time I leave.

By Monday, Susan is going to have had my book for a week.

Although the above use of Future Perfect is normally limited to Non-Continuous

Verbs and non-continuous uses of Mixed Verbs, the words "live," "work," "teach,"
and "study" are sometimes used in this way even though they are NOT NonContinuous Verbs.
REMEMBER No Future in Time Clauses
Like all future forms, the Future Perfect cannot be used in clauses beginning with
time expressions such as: when, while, before, after, by the time, as soon as, if,
unless, etc. Instead of Future Perfect, Present Perfect is used.
Examples:

I am going to see a movie when I will have finished my homework. Not

Correct

I am going to see a movie when I have finished my homework. Correct

ADVERB PLACEMENT
The examples below show the placement for grammar adverbs such as: always,
only, never, ever, still, just, etc.
Examples:

You will only have learned a few words.

Will you only have learned a few words?

You are only going to have learned a few words.

Are you only going to have learned a few words?

ACTIVE / PASSIVE

Examples:

They will have completed the project before the deadline. Active

The project will have been completed before the deadline. Passive

They are going to have completed the project before the

deadline. Active

The project is going to have been completed before the

deadline. Passive

Future Perfect - Statements - Exercise

Fill in the verbs in brackets in Future Perfect.

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1) Anne
2) We
3) She
4) I
5) Sam
6) She

her bike next week. (to repair)

the washing by 8 o'clock. (to do)
Paris by the end of next year. (to visit)
this by 6 o'clock. (to finish)
by next week. (to leave)
this with her mother tonight. (to discuss)

7) The police

the driver. (to arrest)

8) They

their essay by tomorrow. (to write)

9) Paolo

the teams. (to manage)

10) If we can do that - then we

our mission. (to fulfil)

What Is the Present Progressive Tense? (with

Examples)
The present progressive tense is used for an on-going action in the present.

Examples of the Present Progressive Tense

Caroline is looking for the latest brochure.

Dan and Billy are fishing off the pier.
You can also have a negative version:

Caroline is not looking for the latest brochure.

Dan and Billy are not fishing off the pier.
And, the question version:

Is Caroline looking for the latest brochure?

Are Dan and Billy fishing off the pier?
The present progressive tense can also be used to describe an activity which is going
to happen in the future (especially for planned activities). For example:

We are moving to New Zealand in the summer.

The train is arriving in 2 minutes.

Forming the Present Progressive Tense

Here is an infographic explaining the present progressive tense:

The Other Present Tenses

The present progressive tense is one of four present tenses. They are:

The 4 Present Tenses

Example

simple present tense

I go

present progressive tense

I am going

present perfect tense

I have gone

present perfect progressive tense I have been going

Sentences and Questions in Present Progressive - Exercise 1

Put in the verbs in brackets into the gaps. Use Present Progressive/Present Continuous. Watch
the punctuation and form sentences or questions.
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1) The teacher
2)

the door. (not/to close)

you

the washing-up? (to do)

3) They
4)

the printers. (to check)

your grandmother

5) We

at birds? (to look)

the checkpoint. (not/to pass)

6)

they

7) She

to help? (to try)

to the centre of the town. (not/to walk)

8)

the policemen

9) Look! Steve's mother

10) You

into the bank? (to run)

a cup of coffee. (to make)

the words correctly. (not/to link)

What Is the Past Progressive Tense? (with

Examples)
The past progressive tense is used to describe an on-going activity in the past.
Often, it is used to set the scene for another action.

Examples of the Past Progressive Tense

The past progressive tense can be used to describe an activity in the past which was
interrupted:

He was painting the door when a bird struck the window.

They were sleeping when the alarm went off.
You can also have a negative version:
He wasn't painting the door when a bird struck the window.
They weren't sleeping when the alarm went off.
And, the question version:
Was he painting the door when a bird struck the window?
Were they sleeping when the alarm went off?
The past progressive tense can also be used for describing an action taking place
when another occurred.
While they were painting the door, I painted the windows.

While they weren't painting the door, I painted the windows.

Were they painting the door when I painted the windows?

Were they painting the door when I painted the windows?

And, it can be used for describing an action which was taking place at the same time
as another:
While they were painting the door, I was painting the windows.

Forming the Past Progressive Tense

Here is an infographic explaining the past progressive tense:

The Other Past Tenses

The past progressive tense is one of four past tenses. They are:

The 4 Past Tenses

Example

simple past tense

I went

past progressive tense

I was going

past perfect tense

I had gone

past perfect progressive tense I had been going

Questions and sentences in the Past Progressive - Exercise

Put in the verbs in brackets into the gaps. Use the Past Progressive/Present Continuous.
Watch the punctuation and form sentences or questions.
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1) She

a heavy bag. (to carry)

2)

they

3) I

hands? (to shake)

a screwdriver. (not/to use)

4)

the teacher

5) He

the exercises? (to explain)

in the kitchen. (not/to help)

6) The people
7)

themselves. (to enjoy)

in the garden? (Nick/to dig)

8) He thinks you
9) We
10)

too quickly. (to drive)

. (not/to hurry)
when someone stole your clothes? (you/not/to swim)

Future Progressive Tense (with Examples)

The future progressive tense is used for an on-going action that will occur in the
future.
Examples of the Future Progressive Tense
Here are some examples of the future progressive tense (shaded):

The Moscow State Circus will be performing in Cheltenham for the next 3
weeks.

We will be celebrating like Kings if it works.

You can also have a negative version:

The Moscow State Circus will not be performing in Cheltenham for the next
3 weeks.

We will not be celebrating like Kings if it fails.

And, the question version:

Will the Moscow State Circus be performing in Cheltenham for the next 3
weeks?

Will we be celebrating like Kings if it works?

Forming the Future Perfect Tense

Here is an infographic explaining the future progressive tense:

Other Future Tenses

The future progressive tense is one of four future tenses. They are:
The 4 Future
Tenses

Example

simple future tense

I will go

future progressive
tense

I will be going

future perfect tense I will have gone

future perfect
progressive

I will have been

going

Future Progressive - Statements - Exercise

Fill in the verbs in brackets in Future Progressive.
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1) Peggy

to the party on Saturday. (to come)

2) We

him tomorrow. (to meet)

3) This time next week he

to South Africa. (to fly)

4) At 6 o'clock on Friday they

5) It
6) Tomorrow at nine I
7) Andy

the new song. (to sing)

when I reach Bangkok. (to rain/probably)

a test. (to write)
a video when I arrive tonight. (to watch)

8) You

pizza soon. (to eat)

9) She

when you telephone her. (to sleep)

10) They

in Budapest just about now. (to arrive)