Construction of a grammatically correct sentence requires the knowledge of tenses. However, in general, students consider tenses to be the most difficult area in English grammar. It is partly so because of their inability to identify the tense structures. Moreover, the lack of understanding of where and how different forms of tenses have to be used creates problems.
To help out candidates seeking guidance from the Centre for IBPS Coaching in Delhi, Vidya Guru Institute has provided over here a ready reckoner on how tenses are used.
Tenses are important in grammar because they tell us about the time of the action. Besides that, they also indicate the state of the action i.e. whether the action is complete or in progress. The three basic types of tenses are: Present, Past & Future. Each of these is further divided into 4 forms. Thus, a total of twelve forms of tenses are there. The detailed usage of these forms is as follows:
(I) PRESENT TENSE:
(B) Present Continuous (Basic Structure: Is / Am / Are + V1 + ing)
(C) Present Perfect (Basic Structure: Has / Have + V3)
(D) Present Perfect Continuous (Basic Structure: Has / Have + Been + V1 + ing)
(i) I have been waiting here for over an hour (‘for’ shows the duration of the action)
(ii) It has been raining heavily since afternoon (‘since’ shows the start point of the action)
(II) PAST TENSE:
(B) Past Continuous (Basic Structure: Was / Were + V1 + ing)
(C) Past Perfect (Basic Structure: Had + V3)
(D) Past Perfect Continuous (Basic Structure: Had + Been + V1 + ing)
(III) FUTURE TENSE:
(A) Simple Future (Basic Structure: Will / Shall + V1)
(B) Future Continuous (Basic Structure: Will / Shall + Be + V1 + ing)
(C) Future Perfect (Basic Structure: Will / Shall + Have + V3)
(D) Future Perfect Continuous (Basic Structure: Will / Shall + Have + Been + V1 + ing)
After memorizing the above mentioned rules, it is suggested that you go through the study material provided by SBI Coaching Classes. This will expose you to the kind of questions which are asked in the exam. Moreover, you will become aware of the deficiencies which may be there in your preparation.
Summary
This article will serve as a foundation for candidates who find difficulty in attempting sentence error questions based on tenses. It will surely be of help to anyone aspiring to take a Govt. job exam. However, in case of any doubt or confusion, you can write to vidyagurudelhi@gmail.com.
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This blog is very helpful.Thanks for this post.I have a query regarding use of could & would.Can you please tell us when will use could & would in sentence
This blog is very helpful.Thanks for this post.I have a query regarding use of could & would.Can you please tell us when will use could & would in sentence