Verb tenses Review

We use this verb tense to show actions completed in the past, with no extra emphasis

Used for actions that have not happened yet but will later.

Enphasizes the duration of an action that happened before another action in the past

[have/has] + [been] + [present participle]

It shows an action that will be completed in the future by a specified time.

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.

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.

Every year my friends and I go trick or treating on Halloween's day

Actions in the present. Routines and facts.

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

Use this tense to show an action happening right now or in the near future

I had been living on my friend’s couch for a year until they kicked me out.

As kids, my friends and I were always getting into trouble.

Have you bought a new costume for Halloween this year?

Next Sunday We will be doing ENEM from 1pm until 6pm

By the time you read this, I will have already left.

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.

The team has been practicing nonstop for the tournament

Last night I went to a Halloween party with some friends. It was nice, I danced a lot!

In ten minutes, my parents will have been waiting in traffic for four hours.

I will not go to the prom without a date!

We are watching a scary movie.

[will] + [have] + [been] + [present participle]

She had arrived at school before she realized it was Sunday.