The Gerund-Non-Finite form of the Verb

The Gerund-Non-Finite form of the Verb

The gerund is a non-finite verb form that functions as a noun in a sentence. It is created by adding the suffix ing to the base form of a verb. The gerund can be used as a subject, object, or complement in a sentence

The Future Perfect tense

The Future Perfect tense

We use the Future Perfect to talk about an action that will be completed by a certain point in the future.   Example:  By the time you come back, I will have finished the report.  

The Past Perfect tense

The Past Perfect tense

In the Past perfect tense, the auxiliary verb had is used with the past participle form of the verb to indicate that the action was completed before a past action or time.

The Past Indefinite Tense ( The Past Simple)

The Past Indefinite Tense ( The Past Simple)

Some adverbs and time expressions that can be used to indicate the past time frame with the Past Simple (Simple Past) tense: yesterday, last night, last week, last month, last year, in 2005, two days ago, a week ago, an hour ago, previously, before, then. These adverbs and time expressions are often used with the Past Simple tense to indicate that the action or event took place in the past and is now completed.