A2–C1

Tenses —
English Grammar Exercises

350+ exercises across 3 topics. Choose where to start.

Frequently Asked Questions

What English tenses are covered in this section?

This section covers Present Tenses (be/have/have got, present simple, present continuous, simple vs continuous — 240 exercises), Present Perfect vs Past Simple (55 exercises), and Reported Speech (55 exercises). Over 350 exercises in total.

What order should I study English tenses in?

Start with Present Tenses — master the basics first. Then study Present Perfect vs Past Simple. Reported Speech builds on all previous tenses, so study it last.

What is the difference between present simple and present continuous?

Present simple: habits, routines, permanent facts ('I work in London'). Present continuous: actions happening now, temporary situations ('I'm working from home today'). Some verbs (know, like, want) only use present simple.

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