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English Verb Tenses - Complete Overview

English has twelve main verb tenses, divided into three time periods: present, past, and future. Each time period has four aspects: simple, continuous (progressive), perfect, and perfect continuous.

Understanding when to use each tense is essential for clear communication in English. This overview provides a summary of all the main tenses with examples and links to detailed explanations.

Present Tenses

Past Tenses

Future Tenses