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Past Simple

The Past Simple Form & Function

Completed & finished events

Irregular Verbs

Past Simple 2

Further functions of the Past Simple

Talking about:

a definite time in the past

the past without reference to time

states in the past

habitual events in the past

the order of events in a narrative

Past Continuous

Form and functions of the Past Continuous

incomplete/interrupted actions in the past

Narrative tenses

Past Continuous 2

Ongoing or repeated events in the past

Temporary activities in the past

Activities subject to change

Repeated, unplanned or unwanted events in the past

Context of a past event

Past Simple or Past Continuous

When to use the Past Simple or Past Continuous?

Emphasis

Completed/Incomplete events or actions

Used to

To refer to things that are no longer true

Used to or Would

Used to or be used to

Present Perfect

Form and function for Present Perfect

Present Perfect 2

Further functions of the Present Perfect

Been & Gone

Ever & Never

For & Since

Already & Yet

Still & Just

Present Perfect Continuous

An activity that started in the past and continues in the present

Recent Past events/activities

The duration of an activity

How Long

Present Perfect Simple or Cont

Past Perfect

Past Perfect Continuous

Irregular Verbs

A guide to Irregular verb structure

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Patterns of sound and tools for learning and using irregular verbs