Rules of Tenses Class 10 with Examples
Understanding tense rules helps you use verbs correctly, avoid grammatical errors, and clearly show when an action takes place.
If you’re preparing for Government Exams 2023, mastering tenses is crucial since English is a key part of the syllabus.
Classification of Tenses Class 10
Tenses are divided into three main types:
- Present Tense
- Past Tense
- Future Tense
Each of these is further divided into four subcategories:
- Simple
- Continuous
- Perfect
- Perfect Continuous
🟢 Present Tense
The Present Tense refers to actions happening right now, regularly, or as a general truth.
✅ 1. Simple Present Tense
| Singular | Plural |
| Subject + V1 + s/es + Object | Subject + V1 + Object |
Examples:
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The girl sings a song. (Singular subject: girl → sings)
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The girls sing a song. (Plural subject: girls → sing)
✅ 2. Present Continuous Tense
Rule:
Subject + is/am/are + V1 + ing + Object
Example:
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She is eating food.
(Subject: She, helping verb: is, verb: eat + ing = eating)
✅ 3. Present Perfect Tense
| Singular | Plural |
| Subject + has + V3 + Object | Subject + have + V3 + Object |
Examples:
- He has cleaned the utensils.
- They have cleaned the utensils.
✅ 4. Present Perfect Continuous Tense
| Singular | Plural |
| Subject + has been + V1 + ing + Object | Subject + have been + V1 + ing + Object |
Examples:
- She has been practising since morning.
- They have been practising since morning.
🎯 Quick Comparison of Present Tense Subtypes
| Tense | Example (Singular) | Example (Plural) |
| Simple Present | Raj speaks German | They speak German |
| Present Continuous | She is speaking German | — |
| Present Perfect | He has learnt German | They have learnt German |
| Present Perfect Continuous | She has been learning German | They have been learning German |
📚 Also Read:
- ✅ Rules and List of Conjunctions
- ✅ Active and Passive Voice Rules
- ✅ List of Homophones & Homonyms
- ✅ List of Synonyms and Antonyms
- ✅ Prefix and Suffix with Examples
- ✅ Idioms and Phrases
Leave Letter For Fever
Subject: Leave Application for Fever
Dear [Manager’s Name],
I am writing to inform you that I am suffering from a fever and, as a result, am unable to attend work today. My doctor has advised me to rest and take medication for a few days. I kindly request sick leave for today, [date], and will keep you updated on my progress. I hope to return to work as soon as I feel better. Please let me know if you need any further information or documentation regarding my condition.
Thank you for your understanding.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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