Tense used to talk about finished actions in unfinished time periods.

Tense used for actions that were in progress at a specific moment in the past.

Tense used for actions happening at the moment of speaking.

John ________ in San Diego for the past 3 years (and he still lives there). (live)

Mom _______ home when she saw my sister in a bar. (come)

Tense used to talk about completed past actions.

How long have you been living in your house?

One of the scientists who ______ that there are more planets yet to be discovered. a) works on the project say or b) work on the project says

The European Union___________that atrocities have been committed in the former Yugoslavia. (claim)

Tense used to give news about recent events.

Give 3 examples of static verbs

Law and order ___________ important for society to be able to function well. (to be)

Tense used to talk about actions happening around this time, but not necessarily at the moment of speaking.