What are time phrases? Time phrases are words or expressions (such as now, yesterday, next week, or since 2010) that tell us when an action happens. In English, these phrases act as clues to help you choose the correct verb tense.
Quick Tips for Success:
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Simple Present: Used for habits, routines, and general facts (often, never, every week, generally).
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Present Continuous: Used for actions happening right now or during a current period (now, at the moment, this week).
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Simple Past & Past Continuous: Used for completed past events or actions in progress in the past (two days ago, last week, at the time, when, after).
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Present Perfect & Present Perfect Continuous: Used for actions connected to the present, duration, or life experiences (just, recently, so far, over the last two years, how long, for, since, already, yet, ever, never).
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Past Perfect & Past Perfect Continuous: Used for actions completed before another moment in the past (already, before that, up to then).
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Future Tenses (will / going to / present continuous): Used for future plans, predictions, or promises (next week, in three days' time, soon, on Friday).
Instructions: Read each exercise carefully, look for the time phrase clues, and select or write the correct verb form.
