Verbs

Verb Notes-6 [Level-5]

Verbs not used in the present continuous tense:

It is wrong to say:

1. I am having two pens. → I have two pens. (is correct)

2. The tin is containing some peas. → The tin contains some peas. (is correct)

Present perfect tense:

Used for an action that has just been completed.

Form of the verb in the present perfect tense:

Verb Practice Exercise-6 [Level-5]

1. Fill in the blanks.

1. The prices of vegetables ____ up again.

2. The singers ____ very well in the concert.

3. Sheila ____ an order for some fruit salad.

Verb Notes-7 [Level-5]

Past continuous tense:

1. Form of the verb in past continuous tense: was/were + verb (ing)

Uses:

To express an action that was ongoing at some point of time in the past:

Examples:

1. The chorus was singing out of tune.