Verb Tense Overview with Examples

Simple Present :

I study English everyday.

Simple Past :

Two years ago, I studied English in England.

Simple Future :

1. If you are having problems, I will help you study English.
2. I am going to study English next year.

Present Continuous :

I am studying English now.

Past Continuous :

I was studying English when you called yesterday.

Future Continuous :

1. I will be studying English when you arrive tonight.
2. I am going to be studying English when you arrive tonight.

Present Perfect :

I have studied English in several different countries.

Past Perfect :

I had studied a little English before I moved to the U.S.

Future Perfect :

1. I will have studied every tense by the time I finish this course.
2. I am going to have studied every tense by the time I finish this course.

Present Perfect Continuous :

I have been studying English for five years.

Past Perfect Continuous :

I had been studying English for five years before I moved to the U.S.

Future Perfect Continuous :

1. I will have been studying English for over two hours by the time you arrive.
2. I am going to have been studying English for over two hours by the time you arrive.