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Verb Tense
Simple PresentI study English every day.
Simple PastTwo years ago, I studied English in England.
Simple FutureIf you are having problems, I will help you study English. I am going to study English next year.
Present ContinuousI am studying English now.
Past ContinuousI was studying English when you called yesterday.
Future ContinuousI will be studying English when you arrive tonight. I am going to be studying English when you arrive tonight.
Present PerfectI have studied English in several different countries.
Past PerfectI had studied a little English before I moved to the U.S.
Future PerfectI will have studied every tense by the time I finish this course. I am going to have studied every tense by the time I finish this course.
Present Perfect ContinuousI have been studying English for five years.
Past Perfect ContinuousI had been studying English for five years before I moved to the U.S.
Future Perfect ContinuousI will have been studying English for over two hours by the time you arrive. I am going to have been studying English for over two hours by the time you arrive.