Tenses
Welcome to the chapter on Tenses for Class 6. In this chapter, you will learn about different types of tenses, how to use them in sentences, and why they are important in English. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to identify and use present, past, and future tenses correctly!
Introduction
Tenses tell us when an action happens. They help us talk about the present, the past, and the future. Using the correct tense makes your sentences clear and meaningful.
Types of Tenses
- Present Tense: Tells about actions happening now or regularly.
- Past Tense: Tells about actions that happened before now.
- Future Tense: Tells about actions that will happen later.
Present Tense
The present tense is used for actions happening now or things that happen regularly.
- I play football every day.
- She reads a book.
- They are eating lunch.
Past Tense
The past tense is used for actions that have already happened.
- I played football yesterday.
- She read a book last night.
- They were eating lunch.
Future Tense
The future tense is used for actions that will happen later.
- I will play football tomorrow.
- She will read a book.
- They will be eating lunch.
How to Use Tenses in Sentences
- Use the correct verb form for each tense.
- Look for time words like now, yesterday, tomorrow to help you choose the right tense.
Fun Activity: Change the Tense!
Write a sentence in the present tense. Change it to past and future tense. Example:
Present: I eat an apple.
Past: I ate an apple.
Future: I will eat an apple.
Summary
- Tenses show when an action happens.
- Use present tense for now, past tense for before, and future tense for later.
- Choosing the right tense makes your sentences clear.
Practice Questions
- Write a sentence in present tense and change it to past tense.
- Write a sentence in past tense and change it to future tense.
- Identify the tense: She will go to school.
- Fill in the blank: Yesterday, I ______ (play) chess.
- Fill in the blank: Tomorrow, we ______ (visit) the zoo.
Challenge Yourself
- Write three sentences using present, past, and future tense.
- Find five verbs and write their forms in all three tenses.
Did You Know?
- English has twelve main tenses!
- Some verbs change completely in the past tense (go → went).
Glossary
- Tense: The form of a verb that shows when something happens.
- Verb: An action word.
- Present: Happening now.
- Past: Happened before.
- Future: Will happen later.
Answers to Practice Questions
- Present: I play football. Past: I played football.
- Past: She ate lunch. Future: She will eat lunch.
- Future tense.
- played
- will visit
Practice using tenses every day to make your English perfect!