verbs (tenses) Flashcards
1
Q
Explain the present tense
A
The present tense expresses:
- action that is taking place at the moment of speaking
- a fact that is universally true
2
Q
Explain the perfect tense
A
The perfect tense is used for action in the past which happended only once or twice (not a regular occurrence) and has been completed
3
Q
Explain the imperfect tense
A
The imperfect tense is used for:
- Past action that was unfinished
- Habitual or repeated action
- Description in the past
4
Q
Explain the conditional mood
A
The conditional mood means ‘should’ or more often ‘would’.
5
Q
Explain the future tense
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The future tense means ‘shall (do)’ or more often ‘will do’ or ‘will be (doing)’
6
Q
Explain the future perfect tense
A
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7
Q
Explain the conditional perfect tense
A
x
8
Q
Explain the pluperfect tense
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x
9
Q
Explain the subjunctive mood present tense
A
x
10
Q
Explain the subjunctive mood perfect tense
A
x
11
Q
Explain the past historic tense
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