a tense that does not make use of an auxiliary verb in addition to the main verb except in the future tense

a tense that denotes ongoing action and uses an auxiliary verb based on 'to be'

made using an auxiliary verb based on the infinitive ‘to have’ and a past tense form of the main verb

the helping verb that is always paired with the main verb

Sentences in the simple, progressive and perfect present, past and future tense

English

In this unit, pupils learn the difference between the active voice and the passive voice.

In 'Three tense forms and modal verbs', pupils learnt to use modality whilst maintaining the correct tense. In this unit, pupils will learn the difference between the active voice and the passive voice.

Three tense forms, modality, active voice and passive voice

What type of tense uses auxiliary verbs based on 'to have'?

Tick all the sentences using a perfect tense. 

Which type of tense uses an auxiliary verb based on 'to be'?

We were learning a lot about each other. 

Tick all the sentences that use a progressive tense. 

Which simple tense uses an auxiliary verb? 

Which verb form completes this sentence? 'Since July, I __________ a lot about geography.'

Tick the words that can be used as verbs. 

I will study French at secondary school. 

Which sentence shows an action happening in the past? 

Which sentence shows action happening in the present?

Put these sentences in order from the past to the future. 

Tick the sentence which uses the correct tense throughout. 

Starter Quiz