Simple Tense Examples

The term ‘simple tense’ refers to three tenses in English – the simple present, the simple past and the simple future tense. Learn what each of these is and how they are used by going through the simple tense examples given in the article.

Table of Contents

• Simple Tense Example – Present
• Simple Tense Examples – Past
• Simple Tense Examples – Future
• FAQs on Simple Tense Examples

Simple Tense Examples – Present

The simple present tense is used to denote actions that take place at the current moment, universal truths, habitual actions and general statements.

• The next flight to Los Angeles is at 5:00 in the evening
• Time and tide wait for none.
• Water turns into steam when heated.
• There are seven continents in the world.
• Shelly takes her dog for a walk every evening.

Simple Tense Examples – Past

Actions that are finished are written using the simple past tense form of the verb.

• Rajesh drank black coffee.
• My grandmother woke up at six o’clock today.
• We ate our breakfast at 9 a.m.
• I read The Telegraph.
• Our driver arrived at 8 a.m. sharp.

Simple Tense Examples – Future

The simple future tense form of the verb is used to represent actions or events that occur in the future.

• Fifa will start tomorrow.
• The bus will leave at 12 p.m.
• The office will not be open next Monday.
• I will send my friends Christmas cards this year.
• The teacher will check our project reports next week.