ACT - English Overview

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Simple Past

The action took place in the past and is completed.

Ex) Jenny worked a double shift at the mall yesterday.

Past Progressive

The action was taking place in the past when some other action began. (interruption)

ex) Jenny was working at the mall last night when the fire started.

Past perfect

The action took place at a specified point in time and then ended. (past)

ex) Jenny had worked at the mall before she went to college.

Simple present

The action takes place regularly / repeatedly.

ex) Jenny works at the mall everyday after school.

Present progressive

The action is taking place now for an extended period.

ex) Jenny is working at the mall until 9 o’clock tonight.

Present perfect

The action began in the past and is ongoing.

ex) Jenny has worked at the mall for the last two years.

Future progressive

The action will be taking place in the future when some other action occurs first.

ex) Jenny will be working at the mall when her friends begin gathering for her surprise party.

Future perfect

The action took place before another specified action or point in time in the future.

ex) Jenny will have worked for over 3 years at the mall when she graduates tomorrow.

Passive Voice

The subject is being acted upon. (bad)

ex) “The boy was licked by the dog“

Active Voice

The subject is doing the action. (ideal)

ex) “The dog licked the boy“