Basic Details
Word: Tense
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A form of a verb that shows the time of an action or state of being.
Synonyms: Time, verb form
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- In the present tense: Used to describe something that is happening right now. Example: "She is studying; we are in the present tense."
- Past tense memories: Refers to recollections of events that have already occurred. Example: "Looking back on past tense memories, I often smile at the fun times we had."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The tense of the verb "run" changes to "ran" when talking about yesterday.
Example 2: In English, we have three main tenses: past, present, and future.
Example 3: When we write stories, it's important to maintain the same tense throughout to avoid confusion.
Fun Fact
Did you know the word "tense" comes from the Latin word "tempus," which means time? This reflects how tenses relate to different times in language!
Famous Quote
"Time is what we want most, but what we use worst." William Penn
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "tense" mean?
a) A type of music
b) A form of a verb indicating time
c) A kind of food
d) A physical exercise
Answer: b) A form of a verb indicating time
2. Which of these is a synonym of "tense"?
a) Time
b) Book
c) Computer
d) Hair
Answer: a) Time
3. Which sentence uses "tense" correctly?
a) She felt tense before her presentation.
b) His favourite tense is chocolate.
c) The tense read a lot of books.
d) The tense of the sun was shining bright.
Answer: a) She felt tense before her presentation.
4. Which idiom means the same as "in the present tense"?
a) Past tense memories
b) In the future
c) Living for today
d) As clear as day
Answer: c) Living for today
5. What is the opposite of "tense"?
a) N/A
b) Relaxed
c) Slow
d) Happy
Answer: b) Relaxed
