simple tense
Plain verb form
Simple tense refers to verb forms that express action or state without indicating ongoing, completed, or perfect aspect.
English has three: simple past (walked), simple present (walk, walks), and simple future (will walk).
These contrast with progressive and perfect forms, which add layers of temporal relationship or duration.
- verbAction-expressing word
- presentGift or current moment
- futureTime still to come
- active voiceSubject performs the verb
- indicativeServing as a sign
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Verb form for finished actions
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