Tense

Tense is derived from the Latin word Tempus, which means time.

As a verb (to sadden)

Tense Meaning As an adjective (sad)
As a noun:
Tense is a form of verb which indicates an action or state in present,
past and future.
2. Tense is a grammatical term which indicates functions of a verb
relevant to time.
Difference between Time and Tense
Time: The passage of your life is known as time.
Tense: A form of verb in the three types of times is called tense.
In consequence, we say that tense is a combination of time and a
form of verb. In the formation of tense time and form of verb are
interconnected. In other words, one of the two items lonely can’t
 Simple Present
Present Continuous
Present Tense Present Perfect
Present Perfect
Continuous

Simple Past
Types of Past Continuous
Tenses Past Tense Past Perfect
Past Perfect Continuous

Simple Future
Future Continuous
Future Tense Future Perfect
Future Perfect
 Forms of Tenses
Each tense is found in two forms:

1.Simple Form (shows the inception and completion of an

action and state)
The six simple tenses are:

A. Simple present tense

B. Present perfect simple
C. Simple past tense
D. Past perfect simple
E. Simple Future
F. Future perfect simple
 Cont…
1.Continuous Form (shows the continuation and
completion of an action only)
The six continuous tenses are:

A. Present continuous tense

B. Present perfect continuous
C. Past continuous
D. Past perfect continuous
E. Future continuous
F. Future perfect continous