We use this verb tense to show actions completed in the past, with no extra emphasis
Simple past
Last night I went to a Halloween party with some friends. It was nice, I danced a lot!
Simple past
Used to talk about two different actions in the past and want to show that one happened before the other. When an action happened earlier than another one.
Past Perfect
She had arrived at school before she realized it was Sunday.
Past perfect continuous
Past perfect
Use this tense to show an ongoing action in the past, especially if the action was interrupted by another action. It’s also used for habitual actions that occurred in the past but not in the present
Past perfect
Past continous
As kids, my friends and I were always getting into trouble.
Past continous
Enphasizes the duration of an action that happened before another action in the past
Past perfect continuous
Past simple
Past continous
Past perfect
I had been living on my friend’s couch for a year until they kicked me out.
Past perfect continuous
Actions in the present. Routines and facts.
Simple Present
Every year my friends and I go trick or treating on Halloween's day
Simple Present
Have you bought a new costume for Halloween this year?
Simple present
Present perfect
Present perfect continous
used to show an action that happened in the past that is directly related to the present, such as actions that are still continuing or that indicate a change over time.
Present perfect
Use this tense to show an action happening right now or in the near future
Present continous
We are watching a scary movie.
Present continous
This tense shows an ongoing action in the present that was started in the past. It is often used to emphasize the length of time.
Past perfect continous
Present continous
Present perfect continous
Past continous
The team has been practicing nonstop for the tournament
Present perfect continuous
Present perfect
