How do I use verb tenses correctly?

Can you explain the different verb tenses in English?

Sure! English has three main tenses: past, present, and future. Each of these can be simple, continuous, perfect, or perfect continuous.

What’s the difference between present simple and present continuous?

Present simple is used for habitual actions or general truths, while present continuous describes actions happening right now.

Can you give me examples of each tense?

Of course! For present simple: 'I eat breakfast.' For present continuous: 'I am eating breakfast.' For past simple: 'I ate breakfast.' And for future simple: 'I will eat breakfast.'

How do I know when to use perfect tenses?

Perfect tenses indicate completed actions. Use present perfect for actions that happened at an unspecified time, past perfect for actions completed before another past action, and future perfect for actions that will be completed before a certain point in the future.