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Example of verb form and tense?

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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