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Category: Grammar

  • Tenses

    Tense Cheat Sheet

    Tense Cheat Sheet

    Tense Structure Example
    Simple Present Subject + base verb / s/es He plays football.
    Present Continuous Subject + is/am/are + verb+ing He is playing football.
    Present Perfect Subject + has/have + past participle He has played football.
    Present Perfect Continuous Subject + has/have been + verb+ing He has been playing football.
    Simple Past Subject + past verb He played football.
    Past Continuous Subject + was/were + verb+ing He was playing football.
    Past Perfect Subject + had + past participle He had played football.
    Past Perfect Continuous Subject + had been + verb+ing He had been playing football.
    Simple Future Subject + will + base verb He will play football.
    Future Continuous Subject + will be + verb+ing He will be playing football.
    Future Perfect Subject + will have + past participle He will have played football.
    Future Perfect Continuous Subject + will have been + verb+ing He will have been playing football.

  • Future Perfect Continuous phrases

    100 Future Perfect Continuous Tense Examples

    100 Examples of Future Perfect Continuous Tense

    A. Affirmative Sentences

    1. I will have been working here for five years.
    2. She will have been studying since morning.
    3. He will have been driving for two hours.
    4. They will have been building the house for months.
    5. We will have been waiting for the train.
    6. You will have been reading for a long time.
    7. It will have been raining all day.
    8. The teacher will have been teaching English.
    9. The workers will have been repairing the road.
    10. I will have been learning French for a year.

    B. Negative Sentences

    1. I will not have been working at night.
    2. She will not have been cooking.
    3. He will not have been watching TV.
    4. They will not have been playing cricket.
    5. We will not have been studying today.
    6. You will not have been traveling.
    7. It will not have been snowing.
    8. The students will not have been writing exams.
    9. My friends will not have been talking to him.
    10. He will not have been using the phone.

    C. Yes/No Questions

    1. Will I have been working all day?
    2. Will she have been writing the book?
    3. Will he have been cleaning the room?
    4. Will they have been studying?
    5. Will we have been helping them?
    6. Will you have been watching the movie?
    7. Will it have been raining by then?
    8. Will John have been practicing?
    9. Will the kids have been playing?
    10. Will the machine have been running?

    D. Wh- Questions

    1. What will you have been doing?
    2. Where will she have been going?
    3. Why will he have been shouting?
    4. When will they have been working?
    5. Who will have been watching TV?
    6. How long will you have been learning?
    7. What will she have been writing?
    8. Where will they have been living?
    9. Why will you have been skipping class?
    10. When will it have been raining?

    E. With Time Expressions

    1. By next month, I will have been working here for a year.
    2. She will have been studying since morning.
    3. He will have been living here for ten years.
    4. They will have been building the house for six months.
    5. We will have been traveling for hours.
    6. You will have been reading the book since evening.
    7. It will have been snowing for three hours.
    8. By Friday, she will have been waiting for a week.
    9. He will have been painting since yesterday.
    10. I will have been writing this article since noon.

    F. Mixed Subjects and Verbs

    1. The teacher will have been explaining the topic.
    2. The children will have been shouting.
    3. My friend will have been sleeping late.
    4. The dog will have been barking since morning.
    5. My parents will have been saving money.
    6. The students will have been practicing for the show.
    7. The manager will have been preparing the report.
    8. The driver will have been waiting outside.
    9. The team will have been training daily.
    10. I will have been walking every day.

    G. Common Mistakes (Use for Correction)

    1. I will have been work here. ❌
    2. She will been studying. ❌
    3. He will have be watching. ❌
    4. They will have studying. ❌
    5. We will has been helping. ❌
    6. You will have been goes. ❌
    7. It will been raining. ❌
    8. Will he have been writes? ❌
    9. Will you has been playing? ❌
    10. I will have been to study. ❌

    (Note: Use will have been + present participle (verb+ing). Example: will have been working, will have been eating)

    H. More Examples

    1. She will have been sewing clothes all day.
    2. I will have been using this laptop since 2020.
    3. They will have been arguing for hours.
    4. We will have been planting trees since morning.
    5. He will have been jogging every morning.
    6. You will have been updating the file.
    7. She will have been searching for a job.
    8. They will have been calling the customer.
    9. We will have been exploring the city.
    10. He will have been fixing the car.

    I. Final Set

    1. Will he have been cooking dinner?
    2. Will she have been traveling for work?
    3. Will they have been sleeping?
    4. Will you have been reading that novel?
    5. Will we have been waiting for hours?
    6. What will they have been doing at 6 PM?
    7. How long will you have been singing?
    8. Where will she have been living?
    9. Why will he have been crying?
    10. Who will have been using my laptop?
    11. By Monday, I will have been studying for two weeks.
    12. We will have been watching the series since morning.
    13. They will have been working together since June.
    14. He will have been practicing cricket all evening.
    15. She will have been dancing for three hours.
    16. You will have been waiting at the door.
    17. It will have been thundering since midnight.
    18. We will have been using this app since January.
    19. The boys will have been running around the park.
    20. I will have been preparing this list all day.

  • Future Perfect phrases

    100 Future Perfect Tense Examples

    100 Examples of Future Perfect Tense

    A. Affirmative Sentences

    1. I will have finished my homework.
    2. She will have cooked dinner.
    3. He will have completed the project.
    4. They will have left the city.
    5. We will have reached the station.
    6. You will have learned the lesson.
    7. It will have stopped raining.
    8. He will have written the letter.
    9. She will have cleaned the room.
    10. I will have started the meeting.
    11. We will have bought a new car.
    12. They will have visited Paris.
    13. She will have painted the wall.
    14. He will have fixed the computer.
    15. I will have washed the clothes.
    16. You will have read the book.
    17. They will have planted the tree.
    18. She will have danced on stage.
    19. He will have gone to school.
    20. We will have eaten breakfast.

    B. Negative Sentences

    1. I will not have finished the report.
    2. She will not have arrived yet.
    3. He will not have called me.
    4. They will not have cleaned the house.
    5. We will not have met the manager.
    6. You will not have submitted the form.
    7. It will not have ended by then.
    8. The bus will not have come.
    9. I will not have joined the course.
    10. She will not have sung the song.
    11. He will not have driven the car.
    12. We will not have packed the bags.
    13. You will not have completed the task.
    14. They will not have opened the shop.
    15. She will not have helped us.
    16. I will not have told the truth.
    17. He will not have sent the message.
    18. We will not have seen the movie.
    19. You will not have passed the test.
    20. They will not have played the game.

    C. Yes/No Questions

    1. Will I have finished my work?
    2. Will she have gone home?
    3. Will he have arrived on time?
    4. Will they have completed the project?
    5. Will we have met them?
    6. Will you have taken the test?
    7. Will it have stopped snowing?
    8. Will John have reached the airport?
    9. Will Mary have cleaned the kitchen?
    10. Will the students have learned the topic?

    D. Wh- Questions

    1. What will you have done?
    2. Where will she have gone?
    3. When will he have finished?
    4. Why will they have left?
    5. Who will have written this?
    6. How will you have learned it?
    7. What will she have said?
    8. Where will they have traveled?
    9. Why will you have missed the class?
    10. When will it have happened?

    E. With Time Expressions

    1. I will have arrived by 10 AM.
    2. She will have finished by evening.
    3. He will have left before you come.
    4. They will have reached by tomorrow.
    5. We will have eaten before the show.
    6. You will have completed the task by then.
    7. It will have ended by night.
    8. He will have left for work by 9 AM.
    9. She will have written the email by noon.
    10. I will have read five books by next month.

    F. Mixed Subjects and Verbs

    1. The students will have submitted the homework.
    2. My father will have paid the bills.
    3. Our teacher will have checked our papers.
    4. The dog will have eaten the food.
    5. She will have typed the letter.
    6. He will have drawn the picture.
    7. We will have painted the wall.
    8. You will have cleaned the room.
    9. They will have shared the news.
    10. I will have explained the topic.

    G. Common Mistakes (Use for Correction)

    1. I will have finish the work. ❌
    2. She will have goes to school. ❌
    3. They will have talks to me. ❌
    4. Will he have eats? ❌
    5. He will have working. ❌
    6. You will have helps her. ❌
    7. We will have play. ❌
    8. She will have to sing. ❌
    9. He will have not come. ❌
    10. They will to have worked. ❌

    (Note: Use will have + past participle. Examples: will have finished, will have gone, will have studied.)

  • Future Continuous phrases

    100 Future Continuous Tense Examples

    100 Examples of Future Continuous Tense

    A. Affirmative Sentences

    1. I will be reading a book.
    2. She will be cooking dinner.
    3. He will be driving to work.
    4. They will be watching TV.
    5. We will be playing football.
    6. You will be learning French.
    7. It will be raining tonight.
    8. The kids will be sleeping.
    9. I will be walking in the park.
    10. He will be painting the wall.
    11. We will be working on the project.
    12. She will be dancing at the party.
    13. They will be talking to the manager.
    14. You will be waiting at the station.
    15. He will be listening to music.
    16. I will be studying for the exam.
    17. She will be making a cake.
    18. He will be swimming in the pool.
    19. We will be attending a seminar.
    20. They will be shopping in the mall.

    B. Negative Sentences

    1. I will not be reading at that time.
    2. She will not be coming today.
    3. He will not be working tomorrow.
    4. They will not be watching the movie.
    5. We will not be meeting the teacher.
    6. You will not be joining us.
    7. It will not be raining tonight.
    8. The dog will not be barking.
    9. I will not be sleeping then.
    10. She will not be cooking.
    11. He will not be fixing the car.
    12. We will not be writing the test.
    13. They will not be calling you.
    14. You will not be going there.
    15. He will not be waiting for me.
    16. I will not be driving late.
    17. She will not be meeting us.
    18. We will not be staying long.
    19. You will not be working here.
    20. They will not be attending school.

    C. Yes/No Questions

    1. Will I be talking too much?
    2. Will she be waiting for us?
    3. Will he be watching the game?
    4. Will they be working tomorrow?
    5. Will we be going to the party?
    6. Will you be helping her?
    7. Will it be snowing then?
    8. Will she be traveling alone?
    9. Will they be speaking English?
    10. Will we be studying tonight?

    D. Wh- Questions

    1. What will you be doing?
    2. Where will she be going?
    3. Why will he be shouting?
    4. When will they be coming?
    5. Who will be teaching the class?
    6. How will you be managing it?
    7. What will she be wearing?
    8. Where will they be staying?
    9. Why will you be crying?
    10. When will it be happening?

    E. With Time Expressions

    1. I will be working at 10 PM.
    2. She will be traveling next week.
    3. He will be eating lunch at noon.
    4. They will be dancing tonight.
    5. We will be moving tomorrow.
    6. You will be cleaning the room later.
    7. It will be snowing in the morning.
    8. The sun will be shining by afternoon.
    9. My friend will be arriving at 8 PM.
    10. We will be enjoying our holiday.

    F. Mixed Subjects and Verbs

    1. The children will be jumping on the bed.
    2. My father will be watching the news.
    3. Her brother will be fixing the computer.
    4. Our teacher will be checking the papers.
    5. His dog will be running in the park.
    6. The workers will be painting the wall.
    7. Grandma will be knitting a sweater.
    8. The boys will be playing cricket.
    9. My cousins will be arriving soon.
    10. She will be writing a novel.

    G. Common Mistakes (Use for Correction)

    1. I will be eats dinner. ❌
    2. She will be goes to school. ❌
    3. They will be talks to him. ❌
    4. Will he be sings? ❌
    5. He will be working hardly. ❌
    6. You will be helps her. ❌
    7. We will be play. ❌
    8. She will be to dance. ❌
    9. He will be not coming. ❌
    10. They will working. ❌

    (Note: Use will be + verb-ing. Examples: will be walking, will be reading, will be cooking.)

  • Future Tense phrases

    100 Simple Future Tense Examples

    100 Examples of Simple Future Tense

    A. Affirmative Sentences

    1. I will go to the market.
    2. She will cook dinner.
    3. He will attend the meeting.
    4. They will play football.
    5. We will watch a movie.
    6. You will pass the exam.
    7. The teacher will teach us.
    8. The baby will sleep soon.
    9. He will come home late.
    10. I will call you later.
    11. We will visit grandma.
    12. She will start a new job.
    13. He will learn French.
    14. They will paint the house.
    15. You will enjoy the show.
    16. It will rain tomorrow.
    17. My brother will clean the room.
    18. Our team will win the match.
    19. I will write a story.
    20. We will go on a picnic.

    B. Negative Sentences

    1. I will not lie to you.
    2. She will not sing tonight.
    3. He will not come today.
    4. They will not accept the offer.
    5. We will not stay here.
    6. You will not fail.
    7. The baby will not cry.
    8. The phone will not work.
    9. I will not miss the class.
    10. She will not make a mistake.
    11. He will not leave early.
    12. We will not buy a new car.
    13. You will not believe this.
    14. They will not travel next week.
    15. I will not eat junk food.
    16. She will not drive fast.
    17. He will not complain again.
    18. We will not forget your birthday.
    19. You will not ignore her.
    20. They will not lose hope.

    C. Yes/No Questions

    1. Will I see you tomorrow?
    2. Will she bake a cake?
    3. Will he call you?
    4. Will they help us?
    5. Will we complete it on time?
    6. Will you come with me?
    7. Will it snow next week?
    8. Will my parents arrive today?
    9. Will your sister join the class?
    10. Will they pay the fees?

    D. Wh- Questions

    1. What will you do?
    2. Where will she go?
    3. When will he arrive?
    4. Why will they leave?
    5. Who will take care of the baby?
    6. How will we solve this?
    7. Which book will you buy?
    8. What time will the show start?
    9. Where will they stay?
    10. Why will she cry?

    E. With Time Expressions

    1. I will go there tomorrow.
    2. She will meet us next week.
    3. He will start in the morning.
    4. They will travel next month.
    5. We will shift by Sunday.
    6. You will receive it soon.
    7. It will be done in an hour.
    8. The show will start at 7 PM.
    9. I will finish this by evening.
    10. We will celebrate on Friday.

    F. Mixed Subjects and Verbs

    1. The students will study hard.
    2. My uncle will visit us.
    3. The train will arrive soon.
    4. Our school will reopen next month.
    5. Her friend will stay over.
    6. The artist will paint the wall.
    7. I will help my sister.
    8. You will play the guitar.
    9. He will fix the bike.
    10. She will iron the clothes.

    G. Common Mistakes (Use for Correction)

    1. He will goes to school. ❌
    2. I will buying a car. ❌
    3. They will playing outside. ❌
    4. Will she cooks today? ❌
    5. We will not goes there. ❌
    6. You will works hard. ❌
    7. I will not went. ❌
    8. He will eating lunch. ❌
    9. She will singed. ❌
    10. They will sleeps. ❌

    (Note: Use will + base form of verb. Examples: will go, will play, will come.)

  • Past Perfect Continuous phrases

    100 Past Perfect Continuous Tense Examples

    100 Examples of Past Perfect Continuous Tense

    A. Affirmative Sentences

    1. I had been studying all night.
    2. She had been working at the office.
    3. He had been running every morning.
    4. They had been watching a movie.
    5. We had been waiting for hours.
    6. You had been helping her a lot.
    7. The dog had been barking loudly.
    8. The kids had been playing football.
    9. He had been learning French.
    10. I had been reading that book.
    11. She had been singing a song.
    12. He had been driving for hours.
    13. We had been discussing the topic.
    14. They had been walking in the park.
    15. I had been working on my project.
    16. She had been practicing dance daily.
    17. He had been exercising regularly.
    18. We had been planning our trip.
    19. You had been texting him.
    20. They had been laughing loudly.

    B. Negative Sentences

    1. I had not been sleeping well.
    2. She had not been eating properly.
    3. He had not been feeling good.
    4. They had not been studying much.
    5. We had not been watching TV.
    6. You had not been calling her.
    7. He had not been going to work.
    8. The baby had not been crying.
    9. I had not been paying attention.
    10. She had not been answering messages.
    11. He had not been helping me.
    12. We had not been cleaning the house.
    13. You had not been working seriously.
    14. They had not been talking much.
    15. I had not been reading the book.
    16. She had not been practicing well.
    17. He had not been replying quickly.
    18. We had not been preparing properly.
    19. You had not been arriving on time.
    20. They had not been organizing things.

    C. Yes/No Questions

    1. Had I been doing it correctly?
    2. Had she been cooking all day?
    3. Had he been playing guitar?
    4. Had they been listening to music?
    5. Had we been cleaning the room?
    6. Had you been watching the show?
    7. Had he been reading the novel?
    8. Had she been smiling?
    9. Had they been helping her?
    10. Had you been driving the car?

    D. Wh- Questions

    1. Why had you been shouting?
    2. Where had she been going?
    3. What had he been doing?
    4. When had they been arriving?
    5. Who had been helping him?
    6. How long had we been traveling?
    7. Why had he been crying?
    8. Where had you been staying?
    9. What had they been saying?
    10. How had she been managing?

    E. With Time Duration

    1. I had been waiting for two hours.
    2. She had been working since morning.
    3. He had been studying for three days.
    4. They had been traveling since Friday.
    5. We had been talking for a long time.
    6. You had been reading since 5 PM.
    7. The machine had been running all night.
    8. The child had been crying for an hour.
    9. I had been writing the report since last night.
    10. They had been painting for two days.

    F. Mixed Subjects and Verbs

    1. The players had been training hard.
    2. My sister had been sewing a dress.
    3. The children had been playing video games.
    4. My mother had been gardening all morning.
    5. We had been watching a documentary.
    6. You had been learning math.
    7. He had been painting the walls.
    8. She had been preparing for exams.
    9. They had been practicing cricket.
    10. The team had been performing well.

    G. Common Mistakes (Use for Correction)

    1. He had been eat food. ❌
    2. I had been wrote a letter. ❌
    3. They had been goes to school. ❌
    4. Had she been cooks dinner? ❌
    5. We had not been slept. ❌
    6. You had been did your homework. ❌
    7. I had been not working. ❌
    8. He not had been driving. ❌
    9. She had been sings. ❌
    10. They been had cleaning. ❌

    (Note: Use had been + verb + ing. Examples: had been going, had been eating, had been playing.)

  • Past Perfect phrases

    100 Past Perfect Tense Examples

    100 Examples of Past Perfect Tense

    A. Affirmative Sentences

    1. I had finished my homework.
    2. She had cooked dinner.
    3. He had cleaned the room.
    4. They had left before I arrived.
    5. We had reached the station.
    6. You had called him.
    7. He had read the book.
    8. I had met him before.
    9. She had written a letter.
    10. They had won the match.
    11. We had bought a new car.
    12. You had watched that movie.
    13. The train had departed.
    14. The teacher had explained the lesson.
    15. The students had gone home.
    16. I had eaten before you came.
    17. He had taken a shower.
    18. She had started the machine.
    19. We had cleaned the house.
    20. They had practiced the song.

    B. Negative Sentences

    1. I had not completed the project.
    2. She had not cleaned the kitchen.
    3. He had not spoken to me.
    4. They had not left early.
    5. We had not paid the bill.
    6. You had not gone there.
    7. The dog had not eaten anything.
    8. I had not called her.
    9. She had not watched that film.
    10. He had not replied to my mail.
    11. We had not arrived on time.
    12. You had not locked the door.
    13. They had not completed the work.
    14. He had not slept well.
    15. I had not known the answer.
    16. She had not told the truth.
    17. The phone had not rung.
    18. They had not studied for the test.
    19. We had not gone to the park.
    20. You had not informed them.

    C. Yes/No Questions

    1. Had I locked the door?
    2. Had she written the letter?
    3. Had he left the room?
    4. Had they finished the work?
    5. Had we cleaned the table?
    6. Had you received the message?
    7. Had the train arrived?
    8. Had she seen the movie?
    9. Had you eaten breakfast?
    10. Had it rained last night?

    D. Wh- Questions

    1. What had you done?
    2. Why had she left?
    3. Where had he gone?
    4. When had they arrived?
    5. Who had called me?
    6. What had she said?
    7. Why had he been angry?
    8. Where had you kept the book?
    9. What had they planned?
    10. Whom had she invited?

    E. With Time Indicators

    1. I had gone before he arrived.
    2. She had cooked by 7 PM.
    3. He had slept by midnight.
    4. They had eaten lunch by noon.
    5. We had met before the party.
    6. You had sent the mail by evening.
    7. The train had departed by the time I reached.
    8. I had returned before it rained.
    9. He had completed the test before others.
    10. We had reached there by 6 o’clock.

    F. Mixed Subjects and Verbs

    1. The cat had eaten the fish.
    2. My father had gone to work.
    3. She had baked a cake.
    4. I had lost my keys.
    5. They had organized the event.
    6. We had planned the trip.
    7. You had drawn a beautiful picture.
    8. He had done his duty.
    9. The kids had enjoyed the party.
    10. The teacher had marked the papers.

    G. Common Mistakes (Use for Correction)

    1. She had go home. ❌
    2. They had came early. ❌
    3. I had eat already. ❌
    4. He not had left. ❌
    5. Had you went there? ❌
    6. Had she did the homework? ❌
    7. We had not saw him. ❌
    8. You hadn’t went. ❌
    9. He had broke the vase. ❌
    10. I not had seen it. ❌

    (Note: Use had + past participle. Examples: gone, eaten, written.)

  • Past continuous phrases

    100 Past Continuous Tense Examples

    100 Examples of Past Continuous Tense

    A. Affirmative Sentences

    1. I was reading a book.
    2. She was cooking dinner.
    3. He was playing cricket.
    4. They were watching TV.
    5. We were singing a song.
    6. You were working hard.
    7. The children were sleeping.
    8. I was studying for the exam.
    9. He was writing a letter.
    10. She was talking on the phone.
    11. We were traveling to Chennai.
    12. You were helping your friend.
    13. They were dancing at the party.
    14. The dog was barking loudly.
    15. The sun was shining brightly.
    16. I was learning French.
    17. She was drawing a picture.
    18. He was cleaning the room.
    19. They were jogging in the park.
    20. We were laughing at the joke.

    B. Negative Sentences

    1. I was not watching TV.
    2. She was not playing chess.
    3. He was not studying math.
    4. They were not shouting.
    5. We were not running.
    6. You were not listening to music.
    7. The baby was not crying.
    8. I was not waiting for the bus.
    9. She was not wearing a coat.
    10. He was not reading the newspaper.
    11. They were not preparing dinner.
    12. We were not using the computer.
    13. You were not talking to her.
    14. He was not watching the match.
    15. I was not playing outside.
    16. She was not attending the class.
    17. They were not checking the mails.
    18. We were not fixing the car.
    19. You were not learning English.
    20. He was not visiting his friend.

    C. Yes/No Questions

    1. Was I sleeping?
    2. Was she crying?
    3. Was he eating lunch?
    4. Were they playing football?
    5. Were we reading?
    6. Were you working yesterday?
    7. Was the fan working?
    8. Was she wearing a hat?
    9. Were you driving fast?
    10. Was it raining?

    D. Wh- Questions

    1. What were you doing?
    2. Why was she crying?
    3. Where was he going?
    4. When were they arriving?
    5. Who was calling?
    6. What was he eating?
    7. Why were you laughing?
    8. What were they talking about?
    9. Where were you living?
    10. What was the teacher explaining?

    E. With Time Indicators

    1. I was watching TV at 8 PM.
    2. She was sleeping when I called her.
    3. He was walking to school in the morning.
    4. They were playing cards last night.
    5. We were having lunch at 2 PM.
    6. You were cooking when I arrived.
    7. The kids were studying yesterday evening.
    8. I was driving when it started to rain.
    9. She was reading a novel all afternoon.
    10. We were talking about you yesterday.

    F. With “While” or “When”

    1. While I was eating, the phone rang.
    2. She was singing while he played the piano.
    3. They were watching a movie when we arrived.
    4. He was writing when the bell rang.
    5. We were playing while it started to rain.
    6. You were cooking while I was cleaning.
    7. While she was walking, she saw a cat.
    8. I was sleeping when the storm started.
    9. He was painting while listening to music.
    10. We were studying when the power went off.

    G. Mixed Subjects and Verbs

    1. They were planting trees.
    2. She was baking a cake.
    3. I was writing a story.
    4. He was watering the plants.
    5. We were fixing the fan.
    6. You were organizing the shelf.
    7. The team was practicing football.
    8. The boy was flying a kite.
    9. The girls were singing together.
    10. The teacher was explaining a lesson.

    H. Common Mistakes (Use for Correction)

    1. She was play outside. ❌
    2. They was going home. ❌
    3. I were reading a book. ❌
    4. He not was coming. ❌
    5. Were you went there? ❌
    6. Was she did cooking? ❌
    7. We was not go. ❌
    8. You wasn’t listening. ❌
    9. He were singing. ❌
    10. It not was raining. ❌

    (Note: Use was/were + verb-ing. “Was” for singular, “were” for plural.)

  • Simple past phrases

    100 Simple Past Tense Examples

    100 Examples of Simple Past Tense

    A. Affirmative Sentences

    1. I went to school yesterday.
    2. She watched a movie last night.
    3. He played football in the evening.
    4. They visited the museum.
    5. We met our cousins on Sunday.
    6. You completed the task on time.
    7. The baby smiled at me.
    8. I finished my homework.
    9. She cooked a delicious meal.
    10. He called me in the afternoon.
    11. We bought new clothes.
    12. They danced at the party.
    13. I read the book last week.
    14. He drove to Chennai.
    15. She painted a beautiful picture.
    16. We sang together.
    17. You told the truth.
    18. They started the meeting early.
    19. The cat jumped on the table.
    20. He cleaned his room.

    B. Negative Sentences

    1. I did not go to the market.
    2. She did not answer the call.
    3. He did not eat lunch.
    4. They did not win the match.
    5. We did not watch the show.
    6. You did not study for the test.
    7. I did not finish the book.
    8. She did not play the piano.
    9. He did not visit his uncle.
    10. They did not arrive on time.
    11. We did not celebrate the event.
    12. You did not remember my name.
    13. I did not enjoy the movie.
    14. He did not complete the assignment.
    15. She did not like the dress.
    16. We did not go out yesterday.
    17. They did not bring the gifts.
    18. The dog did not bark.
    19. The phone did not ring.
    20. I did not see the email.

    C. Yes/No Questions

    1. Did you go to the shop?
    2. Did she call you?
    3. Did he play cricket?
    4. Did they eat the cake?
    5. Did we meet yesterday?
    6. Did it rain last night?
    7. Did you like the movie?
    8. Did she sing well?
    9. Did they arrive on time?
    10. Did he open the door?

    D. Wh- Questions

    1. Where did you go?
    2. What did she say?
    3. When did he leave?
    4. Why did they cry?
    5. Who did you meet?
    6. How did he fix it?
    7. Which dress did she wear?
    8. Why did you laugh?
    9. When did it happen?
    10. What did they bring?

    E. Regular Verbs

    1. I cleaned the table.
    2. He painted the wall.
    3. She danced at the event.
    4. They watched the show.
    5. We played cards.
    6. You washed your hands.
    7. I finished early.
    8. She helped her mother.
    9. He laughed at the joke.
    10. They walked to school.

    F. Irregular Verbs

    1. I ate breakfast at 7.
    2. He went home early.
    3. She saw a bird.
    4. They took the keys.
    5. We came by bus.
    6. You made a mistake.
    7. He wrote a letter.
    8. She gave me a gift.
    9. They drank juice.
    10. We drove fast.

    G. Sentences with Time Expressions

    1. I watched the match yesterday.
    2. She cleaned the room last night.
    3. He called me two hours ago.
    4. We visited them last weekend.
    5. They arrived on Monday.
    6. You left early this morning.
    7. I saw her a week ago.
    8. She started school in 2015.
    9. They moved here last year.
    10. We traveled to Kerala in May.

    H. Common Mistakes (Use for correction practice)

    1. I didn’t went to school. ❌
    2. She didn’t saw the movie. ❌
    3. He didn’t ate anything. ❌
    4. They didn’t came on time. ❌
    5. We didn’t took the bus. ❌
    6. She did washed the clothes. ❌
    7. He don’t liked it. ❌
    8. You wasn’t there. ❌
    9. We didn’t met him. ❌
    10. I did gone there. ❌

    (Note: Use “did + base verb” in negatives/questions; past verb in positives)

  • Present Perfect Continuous

    100 Present Perfect Continuous Tense Examples

    100 Examples of Present Perfect Continuous Tense

    A. Affirmative Sentences

    1. I have been studying English.
    2. She has been cooking since morning.
    3. He has been reading that book for hours.
    4. They have been playing football.
    5. We have been working on the project.
    6. You have been helping me a lot.
    7. The dog has been barking for an hour.
    8. My sister has been singing.
    9. He has been driving for three hours.
    10. I have been waiting for you.
    11. She has been attending online classes.
    12. We have been walking since 6 AM.
    13. They have been calling her.
    14. He has been running in the park.
    15. I have been learning guitar.
    16. The baby has been crying.
    17. She has been typing for a long time.
    18. We have been living here for five years.
    19. They have been exploring the forest.
    20. He has been practicing yoga.

    B. Negative Sentences

    1. I have not been feeling well.
    2. She has not been eating properly.
    3. He has not been studying seriously.
    4. They have not been working lately.
    5. We have not been sleeping well.
    6. You have not been listening carefully.
    7. The phone has not been ringing.
    8. My brother has not been cleaning his room.
    9. I have not been calling her.
    10. She has not been exercising.
    11. We have not been attending the meetings.
    12. They have not been finishing their homework.
    13. He has not been answering the emails.
    14. You have not been performing well.
    15. He has not been preparing for exams.
    16. I have not been practicing enough.
    17. She has not been doing her tasks.
    18. They have not been reading the instructions.
    19. We have not been learning new things.
    20. He has not been watching the news.

    C. Yes/No Questions

    1. Have you been sleeping?
    2. Has she been cooking all day?
    3. Have they been working together?
    4. Has he been playing cricket?
    5. Have we been talking for an hour?
    6. Have you been waiting long?
    7. Has it been raining?
    8. Have I been disturbing you?
    9. Have they been preparing for the show?
    10. Has she been studying seriously?

    D. Wh- Questions

    1. What have you been doing?
    2. Where has she been going?
    3. Why has he been crying?
    4. How long have they been working?
    5. Who has been knocking at the door?
    6. What have you been reading?
    7. Where have we been staying?
    8. Why have they been arguing?
    9. How have you been handling this?
    10. What has he been planning?

    E. Time Expressions Used

    1. I have been waiting since 9 AM.
    2. She has been studying for three hours.
    3. He has been working since Monday.
    4. We have been watching this series for two days.
    5. They have been traveling for a week.
    6. I have been cooking since morning.
    7. You have been exercising for 30 minutes.
    8. He has been playing guitar since childhood.
    9. We have been talking since lunch.
    10. She has been sleeping for ten hours.

    F. Real-Life Activities

    1. I have been cleaning my room.
    2. She has been managing the shop.
    3. He has been learning to drive.
    4. We have been organizing the event.
    5. They have been designing a website.
    6. You have been feeding the pets.
    7. I have been watering the plants.
    8. He has been learning coding.
    9. We have been discussing the topic.
    10. She has been decorating her house.

    G. Habitual/Repeated Actions

    1. I have been visiting my grandma regularly.
    2. She has been coming to the class late.
    3. He has been forgetting his keys lately.
    4. We have been eating out every weekend.
    5. They have been skipping their homework.
    6. I have been missing my morning walk.
    7. You have been watching too many videos.
    8. She has been arriving late to work.
    9. He has been shouting during meetings.
    10. We have been facing the same problem.

    H. Common Mistakes (Use for correction practice)

    1. I have being working. ❌
    2. He has be running. ❌
    3. She have been cooking. ❌
    4. They has been waiting. ❌
    5. We has been learning. ❌
    6. He have been shouting. ❌
    7. I have been do this. ❌
    8. You has been coming late. ❌
    9. She have being dancing. ❌
    10. They has be sleeping. ❌

    (Note: Correct form = have/has + been + verb-ing)