Category:Tense

Tenses are an important part of English grammar.

It tells the reader when something happens, and whether it is still in progress (progressive) or not.

This information is usually included as part of the information packaged with the verb.

Types
In English we have the following 12 tense-like structures:

Does English Have a Future?
Some people will say that English doesn't have a future. And in a way, they are right.

Look closely. You will see that the verb in the "future tense" is the same as the verb in the past tense. English doesn't have a specific word form that means the future.


 * Past form: ate

So that's what people mean when they say there's no future in English.
 * Present form: eat
 * Future form: Um... eat... again?