PT 1: Identifying Verb tenses. For each sentence, identify the verb tense (simple, progressive, or perfect; past, present, or future) 1. The dog barked loudly at the mail carrier. 2. She is writing a novel in her spare time. 3. They will have finished the project by next week. 4. I have studied French for three years. 6 5. He plays the guitar every evening. 6. The rain was falling heavily when we arrived. 7. We will travel to Italy next summer.

The history of verb tenses is quite fascinating! Ancient languages like Latin had their own complex systems to indicate when an action took place, leading to the development of modern English tenses. Over time, English evolved, borrowing elements from various languages, which contributed to its unique set of simple, progressive, and perfect tenses that help express not just the timing of actions but also their relationships and continuities. Ready to conquer verb tenses? A common mistake is mixing up simple and progressive forms. For instance, saying "I am studying French every day" sounds pretty good, but technically, you'd want to stick with "I study French every day" to reflect a habitual action. Keep an eye out for such nuances, and remember, context is your best friend when determining the correct tense!