verb, verb+s (for he,she,it).
Example: He writes a letter today.
Example: I go to school every day.
Example: The bus leaves in an hour.
Narrative Example: He steps through the open portal, and he finds himself in another dimension.
Scientific Writing Example: Many creatures in the natural world, such as frogs, still experience
the stages of evolution.
Literary Analysis Example: I am proud of Harper Lee for using her skilled voice as a writer to
speak out against racial injustice.
verb + ed
Example: I wrote a letter yesterday.
Example: As a girl, she wondered how her college degree would help her career.
Narrative Example: The charred wallpaper peeling mournfully from the walls indicated that a
fire had broken out sometime overnight.
Literary Essay Example: Inspired by her own childhood, Harper Lee crafted Jean Louise “Scout”
Finch in close resemblance to herself.
Research Paper Example: When Disney World first opened in 1971, tickets were only $3.50.
will + verb
Example: I will write a letter tomorrow.
Example: The prices will go up.
Example: Later today I will rinse the dishes.
Narrative Example: He has no idea that his decision will lead to his tragic downfall.
Simple Tense
Present Simple - indicates that an action is taking place at the time you express it, or an action that
occurs regularly. (facts, current actions)
Past Simple - indicates that an action is completed and has already taken place. (historical events)
Future Simple - indicates that an action will or is likely to take place.