how to use the correct tense for Class 10 English grammar under SEBA (Assam Board). Explained with rules, examples, and practice questions. Perfect guide for HSLC exam preparation.
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Tense Introduction
There are three main types of tense:
- Present Tense
- Past Tense
- Future Tense
Each of these is further divided into four sub-types:
| Tense Type | Sub-Tense Forms |
|---|---|
| Present | Simple, Continuous, Perfect, Perfect Continuous |
| Past | Simple, Continuous, Perfect, Perfect Continuous |
| Future | Simple, Continuous, Perfect, Perfect Continuous |
Present Tense Rule , Common Keywords & Examples
| Simple Present Structure | Simple Present Common Keywords |
|---|---|
| Subject + Verb + Object | Everyday , Always , Usually , Often , Sometimes , Never , Rarely / Seldom , Daily , Generally . |
Simple Present MCQs
Example Sentences:
She goes to school every day.
👉 (“every day” indicates routine – simple present)
I usually drink tea in the morning.
👉 (“usually” is a keyword)
He never tells a lie.
👉 (“never” indicates habitual action)
The sun rises in the east.
👉 (Universal truth – simple present)
Present Continuous Structure , Common Keywords & Examples
| Present Continuous Structure | Present Continuous Common Keywords |
|---|---|
| Subject + ( am/is/are ) + verb + ing | Now , Right Now , Today , |
Present Perfect Structure , Common Keywords & Examples
| Present Perfect Structure | Present Perfect Common Keywords |
|---|---|
| Subject + have / has + Past Participle of Verb ( v3 ) | Just , Already , Yet |
Present Perfect Continuous Structure , Common Keywords & Examples
| Present Perfect Continuous Structure | Present Perfect Continuous Common Keywords |
|---|---|
| Subject + have / has + been + Verb+ ing + object | Since , For |
Simple Past Structure , Common Keywords & Examples
| Simple Past Structure | Simple Past Common Keywords |
|---|---|
| Subject + Past Form of Verb ( V2 ) | Yesterday , Last , Ago , |
Past Continuous Structure , Common Keywords & Examples
| Past Continuous Structure | Past Continuous Common Keywords |
|---|---|
| Subject + was / were + Verb + Ing + Object | At that time , All night , Yesterday at 5 PM , Last night at 9 PM , All Day , When , While |
Past Perfect Structure , Common Keywords & Examples
| Past Perfect Structure | Past Perfect Common Keywords |
|---|---|
| Subject + had+ Past Participle of Verb ( v3 ) + Object | After , Before |
Past Perfect Continuous Structure , Common Keywords & Examples
| Past Perfect Continuous Structure | Past Perfect Continuous Common Keywords |
|---|---|
| Subject + had + been + Verb+ ing + object |
Simple Future Structure , Common Keywords & Examples
| Simple Future Structure | Simple Future Common Keywords |
|---|---|
| Subject + Shall / will + Base form of verb + Object | Tomorrow , Next , Shortly , By ( a future time ) |
Future Continuous Structure , Common Keywords & Examples
| Future Continuous Structure | Future Continuous Common Keywords |
|---|---|
| Subject + will be + Verb-ing + Object |
Future Perfect Continuous Structure , Common Keywords & Examples
| Future Perfect Continuous Structure | Future Perfect Continuous Common Keywords |
|---|---|
| Subject + will have been + verb-ing + Object |
Practice Questions (HSLC Level)
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb:
- He \\\\\ (go) to school every day.
- She \\\\\ (write) a story now.
- They \\\\\ (play) football yesterday.
- I \\\\\ (complete) the work before he arrived.
- We \\\\\ (study) for two hours.
