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verb tense , aspect ,mood discussion

verb tense , aspect ,mood discussion

by GAYATRI VETCHA -
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 Topic: Describing a day at the park.

1.Tense: 

  • Present Tense : "I walk to the park every day." (it is an action happening currently.)
  • Past Tense :"I walk to the park yesterday." (it is  an action happened .)
  • Future Tense: "I walk to the park tomorrow."( it is an action that will happen in future.)
2.Aspect:

  • Simple Aspect: "I walk to the park ."( it is straightforward action.) 
  • Progressive Aspect: "I am walking to the park."(it is a ongoing at the  movement.)
  • Prefect Aspect: "I have walked to the park."(it was a completed before another action.)
3.Mood:
  • Indicative Mood: "I walk to the park every day."(it is used for statements of facts.)
  • Imperative Mood: "Walk to the park!"(it is used for commands.)
  • Subjunctive Mood: "If I were to walk to the park, would be happy."(it is used for wishes.)
  By combining these elements , you precisely convey when an action occurs , its nature  ,and the speaker's attitude towards it.