Tense Review

An action happening now or around the present time.

She is reading a book right now.

An action happening now or around the present time.

They are playing soccer outside.

An action happening now or around the present time.

I am studying for my exam.

An action that was in progress at a specific time in the past.

He was cooking when the phone rang.

An action that was in progress at a specific time in the past.

We were studying at eight o’clock last night.

An action that was in progress at a specific time in the past.

She was walking home when it started raining.

A past action connected to the present or completed at an unspecified time.

I have finished my homework.

A past action connected to the present or completed at an unspecified time.

She has visited Japan three times.

A past action connected to the present or completed at an unspecified time.

They have already eaten lunch.

An action completed before another action or time in the past.

They had left before the rain started.

An action completed before another action or time in the past.

He had eaten dinner before I arrived.

An action completed before another action or time in the past.

She had completed the report by Monday.

An action that began in the past and is still continuing or has recently stopped with a present result.

She has been working for two hours.

An action that began in the past and is still continuing or has recently stopped with a present result.

We have been waiting since noon.

An action that began in the past and is still continuing or has recently stopped with a present result.

He has been learning Korean for six months.