Example of Verb Form and Tense:
Verb: Run
Form: Present Participle
Tense: Present Continuous
Example Sentence: The dog is running after the ball.
Explanation:
* Verb: The main action word in the sentence is "run".
* Form: The verb form "running" is the present participle, created by adding "-ing" to the base form of the verb.
* Tense: The tense is present continuous, indicating an action that is happening now.
Other Examples:
* Verb: Sing
* Form: Past Participle
* Tense: Present Perfect
* Example Sentence: She has sung beautifully all night.
* Verb: Walk
* Form: Past Tense
* Tense: Simple Past
* Example Sentence: We walked home after dinner.
Key Points:
* Verb forms are different ways a verb can be used.
* Tense indicates the time of the action.
* There are many verb forms and tenses in English, each with its own specific meaning.
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