English 8

Lesson 7.2

I. Main Topic: Exploring Verbs and Verb Tenses

II. Overview
A. Introduction
This module aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of
verbs and verb tenses in the English language. Students will learn about
different types of verbs, including action and linking verbs, and how to
use various verb tenses effectively in their writing.

B. Learners: Grade 8
C. Time Frame: 1 hour

III. Learning Unit: Verb and Verb Tenses

What is a verb?
A verb is a part of speech that expresses an action, occurrence,
or state of being. It is a word that describes what someone or something is
doing, or the way in which something exists. Examples of verbs include
"play," "learn," "celebrate," "are," and "seems."

VERB TENSES

Verb tense refers to when the action in the sentence takes place, whether it
happened in the past, is currently happening in the present, or will happen in
the future.

Verbs use past, present, and future tense. This means that the verb may
change forms, such as adding an ending and changing spellings. The verb
tenses may reflect something that has already happened, something that is
currently happening, or something that will happen in the future.
1. Past Tense:
⚫ Simple Past: Formed by adding "-ed" to regular verbs or using
the past forms of irregular verbs. Example: He walked to the store
yesterday.
⚫ Past Continuous (Progressive): Formed with the past tense of
"to be" (was/were) + the present participle (-ing form) of the main
verb.
Example: I was reading a book when the phone rang.
⚫ Past Perfect: Formed with the past tense of "to have" (had) + the
past participle of the main verb.
Example: She had already eaten when I arrived.
⚫ Past Perfect Continuous (Progressive): Formed with the past
perfect of "to have" (had) + been + the present participle of the
main verb.
Example: They had been waiting for hours before the concert
started.

2. Present Tense:
⚫ Simple Present: For regular verbs, use the base form. For third
person singular, add "-s."
Example: She works in a hospital.
⚫ Present Continuous (Progressive): Formed with the present
tense of "to be" (am/are/is) + the present participle (-ing form) of
the main verb.
Example: They are playing soccer right now.
⚫ Present Perfect: Formed with the present tense of "to have"
(have/has) + the past participle of the main verb.
Example: I have visited that city before.
⚫ Present Perfect Continuous (Progressive): Formed with the
present perfect of "to have" (have/has) + been + the present
participle of the main verb.
Example: She has been working on her project all day.
3. Future Tense:
⚫ Simple Future: Formed with the modal verb "will" + the base form
of the main verb.
Example: They will arrive tomorrow.
⚫ Future Continuous (Progressive): Formed with the future tense
of "to be" (will be) + the present participle (-ing form) of the main
verb.
Example: This time next week, we will be vacationing in Hawaii.
⚫ Future Perfect: Formed with the future tense of "to have" (will
have) + the past participle of the main verb.
Example: By the time you get there, we will have finished dinner.
⚫ Future Perfect Continuous (Progressive): Formed with the
future perfect of "to have" (will have) + been + the present
participle of the main verb.
Example: They will have been waiting for two hours when the train
finally arrives.
References:

Walden University. (2023). Academic guides: Grammar: Overview.

Overview - Grammar - Academic Guides at Walden University.
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/grammar/home

Purdue University Online Writing Lab. (2022, January 1). *Verb Tenses in
Academic Writing*.
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/grammar/verb_tenses/index.h
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