In this course we are going to discuss the fundamental principles in tenses. The time concept, the doer of the action, action, verb, difference between them, non-action verb etc.
Lessons
Introduction to Tenses: Components: Verb, Action Verb, Stative Verb
Introduction to Tenses: Verb: Where is the border between Action and Stative Verbs?
The same verb may express both a state and an action. He smokes (state, he is in the state of being a smoking person) He smokes 2 cigarettes a day, which is still bad for his health (action verb, he performs process of smoking twice a day) I think, the main difference is if there …
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Introduction to Tenses: The Present
What is actually present, past, and future in linguistics? This topic, to my surprise is not widely covered. Lear more on Present Tenses!
Introduction to Tenses: The Future
The Future We need to ask 1 question to determine if we must use a future tense in English: Did action / state start? no He will come tomorrow. Did the action start? No. So, we use a future tense. In this case Future Simple. He did not come yesterday. Did the action start? No. …
Introduction to Tenses: The Past
The Past We need to ask 1question to determine if we can use a past tense: Action / state: Is the action / state present now or at the period of time which is still passing? no Let’s determine what is period of time which is still passing. Every day – meaning that tomorrow will …
Introduction to Tenses: Finished vs unfinished vs unspecified period of time
Today – yesterday, this year – last year, now – then, etc. Is it the same as frequency of actions or states? Come here to learn more…