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Simple Aspect
 
Simple Aspect

In this lesson you will learn the definition of simple aspect and study examples of simple aspect.
Simple Aspect Definition
  • Simple aspect is an action, event, or condition which is incomplete (indefinite) and includes the following:
  • simple past
  • simple present
  • simple future
  • The table below shows the simple aspect
 
tense & aspect aspect
simple perfect progressive perfect progressive
tense past simple
past		 past
perfect		 past
progressive		 past
perfect
progressive
present simple
present		 present
perfect		 present
progressive		 present
perfect
progressive
future simple
future		 future
perfect		 future
progressive		 future
perfect
progressive
Simple Aspect Examples
  • Simple past: "I went." In English this implies that the action took place in the past and that it is not taking place now.
  • I painted the house.
  • I ate breakfast this morning.
  • I went to the bookstore with my best friend.
  • Simple present: "I go." For many verbs, this is used to express habit or ability as in "I play the guitar."
  • I paint the house.
  • I eat breakfast this morning.
  • I go to the bookstore with my best friend.
  • Simple future: "I will go." Can be used to express intention, prediction, and other conditions.
  • I will paint the house.
  • I will eat breakfast this morning.
  • I will go to the bookstore with my best friend.
 
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