1. Present Tense Past Tense Future Tense
Tenses of Verbs
Present Tense
Past Tense
Future Tense

2. A verb in the present tense shows action that happens now.
Storm clouds linger above the mountains.
A river of rain sweeps the sky.

3. A verb in the past tense shows action that has already happened
A verb in the past tense shows action that has already happened. The past tense of a verb usually ends in ed.
Yesterday a gentle fog settled down in the village.
It touched us all with its powdery mist.

4. A verb in the future tense shows action that will happen
A verb in the future tense shows action that will happen. It is usually formed with helping verb will or shall.
Tomorrow the radiant sun will blaze above.
How we shall welcome its warmth and light.