8th Class English Tenses Introduction

   Introduction

Definition: Tense is the form of a verb, which shows the time of action and its degree of completeness. Tense gives us the knowledge of the time when an action is taking place.  

• Delhi attracts a large number of migrants.

  (Present Tense)

• I thought the best way is to put an end to any controversy.

  (Past Tense)

• Mr. Ayush will pass the buck for the failures of his own.

  (Future Tense)  

Tense is divided into three categories. They are the following:

(i) Present Tense

(ii) Past Tense

(iii) Future Tense

Present Tense expresses actions in the present time; Past Tense expresses actions in the past time; and Future Tense expresses actions in the future time.