{"product_id":"using-tenses-in-english-book-manik-joshi-9781492743095","title":"Using Tenses In English","description":"Sample This: Tenses could be defined as any of the form of a verb that may be used to show the time of the action or an event or state expressed by the verb. THERE ARE THREE KINDS OF TENSES: The Past Tense - The form of a verb that usually expresses an action that happened in the past  Action happened before present] The Present Tense - The form of a verb that usually expresses an action that happens at this time  Action happens in present] The Future Tense - The form of a verb that usually expresses an action that will happen in the future  Action will happen after present] EACH OF THESE THREE KINDS OF SENTENCES HAS FOUR TYPES OF FORMS: Indefinite or Simple Form, Continuous or Progressive Form, Perfect Form, Perfect Continuous or Perfect Progressive Form EACH OF THESE FOUR TYPES OF FORMS HAS FOUR KINDS OF STATEMENTS: Affirmative Statement -- Used to Show 'Agreement'; Negative Statement -- Used to Show 'Disagreement'; Interrogative Statement -- Used to Ask 'Question'; Interrogative-Negative Statement -- Used to Ask 'Question' and Show 'Disagreement' Present Indefinite Tense - Expresses - Permanent situation  in the past, present and future] Example: Our family lives in Seattle. General truth (fact or statement) -- Example: Clean water is fundamental to public health. Example: Many barrages have no utility and cause floods. Habitual action  actions that occur regularly] -- Example: She listens to music every day. 'Future meaning' (timetable, planned event, etc.) -- Example: My shop closes at 9 pm. Example: The train arrives at 7:30 pm. Traditions, rituals, customs -- Example: Indians celebrate the festival of light in the month of Oct-Nov. Commands and Instructions  Imperative Sentences] --  Note: In imperatives, subject 'you' remains hidden] -- Example: Condemn perpetrators of terrorism. Example: Promote values of humanity and tolerance. Example: Tell us about the exact nature of your work. Used in if-clause of present and future real conditional sentences - Example: If I go there, I meet him. Example: If things don't work out, we won't be panicked. Headlines in news reporting  Use of simple present tense instead of the simple past tense is common in news headlines] - Example: Flight skids on landing at the airport. Example: Thunderstorm brings relief to residents. (A). AFFIRMATIVE PATTERN - subject + first form of main verb + other words -- Singular Verb is used with the subject 'He and She' + All Singular Subjects. Plural Verb is used with the subject 'I, We, You and They' + All Plural Subjects. Examples: He\/She talks. I\/We\/You\/They talk. We seek opportunities to chart out our own course. The lean margin of victory or defeat gives an impression of a tough contest. Nowadays, voters value development over other issues. They want civic amenities and employment opportunities. (B). NEGATIVE PATTERN - subject + auxiliary verb 'do\/does' + not + first form of main verb + other words -- Auxiliary Verb 'Does' is used with the subject 'He and She' + All Singular Subjects. Auxiliary Verb 'Do' is used with the subject 'I, We, You and They' + All Plural Subjects. Examples: He\/She does not talk. I\/We\/You\/They do not talk. Most buses do not cater to interior parts of the villages. He does not know what to say.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51030109258001,"sku":"NIN9781492743095","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":51325522772241,"sku":"CIN1492743097VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1492743097.jpg?v=1751242932","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-gb\/products\/using-tenses-in-english-book-manik-joshi-9781492743095","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}