Verb Tenses Flashcards
1
Q
is a combination of “time” and “aspect” of an action.
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Verb Tense
2
Q
refers to past and present–some would include future
A
Time
3
Q
refers to simple, progressive, and perfect
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Aspect
4
Q
The three aspects of verbs include:
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● Simple
● Progressive
● Perfect
5
Q
will not modify the main verb. Only the rules of time will apply.
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Simple Aspect
6
Q
focus on the action in the verb. It refers to a state-of-being at the time of the action.
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Progressive Aspect
7
Q
focus on possible completion of an action. Perfect verbs will have a start and end point.
A
Perfect Aspect
8
Q
combines focus on action with a sense of possible completion.
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Perfect Progressive
