Verb Tense Overview with Examples

Simple Present

Simple Past

Simple Future

I study English every day.

Two years ago, I studied English in England.

If you are having problems, I will help you study English.

I am going to study English next year.

Present Continuous

Past Continuous

Future Continuous

I am studying English now.

I was studying English when you called yesterday.

I will be studying English when you arrive tonight.

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

Present Perfect

Past Perfect

Future Perfect

I have studied English in several different countries.

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

I will have studied every tense by the time I finish this course.

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

Present Perfect Continuous

Past Perfect Continuous

Future Perfect Continuous

I have been studying English for five years.

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

I will have been studying English for over two hours by the time you arrive.

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