What are the Tenses of a Sentence, Examples and List of Tenses

The tenses of a sentence refer to the time when the action or event took place or will take place. There are three main tenses in English grammar: past, present, and future. Each of these tenses has four forms: simple, progressive, perfect, and perfect progressive. Here are some examples:

1. Simple Present Tense - describes actions that are happening right now, or that regularly happen:

I work from 9 to 5 every day.

2. Present Progressive Tense - describes actions that are happening right now:

I am working on a project at the moment.

3. Simple Past Tense - describes actions that have already happened:

I went to the store yesterday.

4. Past Progressive Tense - describes actions that were happening in the past for a period of time:

I was studying for my exam all night.

5. Present Perfect Tense - describes actions that started in the past and continue until the present:

I have lived in this city for 10 years.

6. Present Perfect Progressive Tense - describes actions that started in the past and continue until the present, but also emphasizes the duration of the action:

I have been studying for my exam for 3 hours.

7. Past Perfect Tense - describes actions that were completed before a specific time in the past:

I had finished my homework before I went to bed.

8. Past Perfect Progressive Tense - describes actions that were in progress before a specific time in the past:

I had been studying for my exam for 2 hours before I took a break.

9. Future Simple Tense - describes actions that will happen in the future:

I will go to the gym tomorrow.

10. Future Progressive Tense - describes actions that will be in progress at a specific time in the future:

I will be studying for my exam at 8 pm tomorrow.