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Past
I am not in school anymore, but
when I was in high school, my
favorite subject was history. At that
time, I was totally fascinated by this
subject and I even formed the first
history club in my high school.
Present
I don’t currently study history in school anymore, since I graduated a
few years ago. But, even though, I don’t study it in a formal way, I still
enjoy reading lots of books and watching documentaries about
different historical events.
Future
And, in the future, I am going to try to go on vacation to historical
cities, like Cairo and Rome, to learn more about the history of
these famous ancient cities.
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Past
I am not in school anymore, but
when I was in high school, my
favorite subject was history. At that
time, I was totally fascinated by this
subject and I even formed the first
history club in my high school.
Present
I don’t currently study history in school anymore, since I graduated a
few years ago. But, even though, I don’t study it in a formal way, I still
enjoy reading lots of books and watching documentaries about
different historical events.
Future
And, in the future, I am going to try to go on vacation to historical
cities, like Cairo and Rome, to learn more about the history of
these famous ancient cities.
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Past
I am not in school anymore, but
when I was in high school, my
favorite subject was history. At that
time, I was totally fascinated by this
subject and I even formed the first
history club in my high school.
Present
I don’t currently study history in school anymore, since I graduated a
few years ago. But, even though, I don’t study it in a formal way, I still
enjoy reading lots of books and watching documentaries about
different historical events.
Future
And, in the future, I am going to try to go on vacation to historical
cities, like Cairo and Rome, to learn more about the history of
these famous ancient cities.
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Past
I am not in school anymore, but
when I was in high school, my
favorite subject was history. At that
time, I was totally fascinated by this
subject and I even formed the first
history club in my high school.
Present
I don’t currently study history in school anymore, since I graduated a
few years ago. But, even though, I don’t study it in a formal way, I still
enjoy reading lots of books and watching documentaries about
different historical events.
Future
And, in the future, I am going to try to go on vacation to historical
cities, like Cairo and Rome, to learn more about the history of
these famous ancient cities.
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Present
I enjoy studying history because I
find it fascinating to learn about the
most influential people who have
ever lived and to learn about events
that have shaped society.
Past
My interest in history first began when I watch the kids TV series
Horrible History. This was a great TV show for kids explaining some
funny and not so pleasant parts of history in an easy and enjoyable
format.
Future
I am pretty sure I will always be interested in history and will
continue to read books and watch documentaries about it.
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Present
I enjoy studying history because I
find it fascinating to learn about the
most influential people who have
ever lived and to learn about events
that have shaped society.
Past
My interest in history first began when I watch the kids TV series
Horrible History. This was a great TV show for kids explaining some
funny and not so pleasant parts of history in an easy and enjoyable
format.
Future
I am pretty sure I will always be interested in history and will
continue to read books and watch documentaries about it.
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Present
I enjoy studying history because I
find it fascinating to learn about the
most influential people who have
ever lived and to learn about events
that have shaped society.
Past
My interest in history first began when I watch the kids TV series
Horrible History. This was a great TV show for kids explaining some
funny and not so pleasant parts of history in an easy and enjoyable
format.
Future
I am pretty sure I will always be interested in history and will
continue to read books and watch documentaries about it.
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Present
I enjoy studying history because I
find it fascinating to learn about the
most influential people who have
ever lived and to learn about events
that have shaped society.
Past
My interest in history first began when I watch the kids TV series
Horrible History. This was a great TV show for kids explaining some
funny and not so pleasant parts of history in an easy and enjoyable
format.
Future
I am pretty sure I will always be interested in history and will
continue to read books and watch documentaries about it.
13. Tense Examples Usage
Present
Simple
I understand French, but I don’t speak it very well. Used for state verbs in the present (not
action verbs) e.g love, like, belong
I study in the evenings. A habitual action
My best friend comes from India. A fact or characteristic about someone or
something
Present
continuous
I am studying English to pass the DET. An action taking place now or around the
moment in time
I am attending my graduation party next Friday. A future action which has been arranged.
Present
perfect
simple
I have been to India twice. An action that occurred at an unspecified
moment in time.
Present
perfect
continuous
I have been studying hard for the DET this week. An action that started in the past but is
still happening now.
Present Tenses
14. Tense Examples Usage
Past
Simple
I went to California last year for vacation. An action completed at a specified time
in the past.
Past
continuous
I was studying for the DET when my friend called
me.
An action in progress in the past that was
interrupted.
Past perfect
simple
My friend had arrived before I finished my exam. Used when talking about 2 actions in the
past. The first action uses had + verb, the
second action uses Past Simple.
Past perfect
continuous
I had been studying for the DET for 3 weeks
before I felt confident to take it.
An ongoing or repeated action leading
up to a particular moment in the past.
Past Tenses
15. Future Tenses
Tense Examples Usage
Going to I have decided that I am going to take the DET
next week.
A future intention or plan which was
decided before.
I think I am going to get a good score on the DET. A prediction based on evidence.
will Oh, I got a good score! I will celebrate tonight. A spontaneous decision made at the
moment of speaking (not a plan)
Future
continuous
Next Monday mornings, I will be taking my test so
don’t call me.
An action in progress at a specific time in
the future.
Future
perfect
simple
By this time next week, I will have finished all my
university exams!
An action that will be completed before a
specific time in the future.
Future
Perfect
continuous
Next semester, I will be studying at my dream
university.
An ongoing action in the future but which
has not begun yet.
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• Last week, last month, last year
• A few days/weeks/months/years ago
• When I was …. , (past tense) ….
Past
Examples
• Last year, I watched James Bond and I loved it.
• A few months ago I watched James Bond in the cinema
with my dad, and we absolutely loved it.
• When I was a kid, I watched Lion King every day after
school.
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• Currently, I’m currently
• These days,
• Nowadays,
• At present,
• Right now,
Present
Examples
• Currently, I’m working at an IT company.
• I’m currently working at an IT company.
• At present, I’m focusing all my attention on my studies.
• Right now, I don’t have as much time as I would like to see
my friends because I’m preparing to study abroad next
semester.
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• going to & will
• I plan to
• I hope to
• I’m set to / I’m about to
• I intend to …
• In the near/distant future, …
• I’m going to (do something) any day now
Future
Examples
• I plan to go abroad to improve my English as soon as I can.
• I’m set to take my final exams at my university next week.
• In the near future, I’m going to do my best to get a job as a
data scientist.
• I’m going to start studying for my exams any day now.
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• When I was younger …, but …
• Last year …, but …
• When I was in school …, but …
• When I lived in India …, but …
Examples
• When I was younger I didn’t like James Bond movies that
much, but now I really enjoy them and most other action
movies as well.
• When I was in middle school my favorite subject was math
because I was really good at it, but nowadays I more
interested in English since learning English well will help me
to achieve my dream of studying in Canada.
