Uses of All Simple Tenses
The three simple tenses describe complete actions in the past, present, or future. "Simple" means one action, not one in progress.
| Tense | Use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Present simple | habits, facts | I work every day. |
| Past simple | finished past | I worked yesterday. |
| Future simple | future plans | I will work tomorrow. |
She plays football on Sundays. (present habit)
They visited Quetta last year. (finished past)
We will travel next month. (future)
Choose the tense from the time word: every day (present), yesterday/last year (past), tomorrow/next week (future).
Common mistake: Using present for a finished past action: "Yesterday I go" → "Yesterday I went."
✏️ Test Yourself
1. She **plays** football.
2. They **visited** Quetta.
3. We **will travel** soon.
4. Water **boils** at 100°C.
📒 Words to learn
Meaning — To accept or follow a decision or rule.
“You must abide by the terms of the contract.”
Meaning — Something that seems bad at first, but turns out to be beneficial.
“Losing that job was a blessing in disguise; it led me to better opportunities.”
Meaning — To stop working on something, usually for the rest of the day.
“Let's call it a day and finish the project tomorrow.”
Meaning — Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.
“His eloquent speech moved the audience to tears.”
Meaning — To mention a topic or raise a subject for discussion.
“She brought up an interesting point during the meeting.”