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The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential to Infosys Limited and may not be disclosed in whole or in part at any time, to any third party without the prior written consent of Infosys Limited. © 2012 Infosys Limited. All rights reserved. Copyright in the whole and any part of this document belongs to Infosys Limited. This work may not be used, sold, transferred, adapted, abridged, copied or reproduced in whole or in part, in any manner or form, or in any media, without the prior written consent of Infosys Limited. Topics Covered: 1. Past tense 2. Future Tense Learning Outcome: At the end of this module the participant will be able to a. Recognize the change in the form of the verb according to the time of action b. Use the right form of the verb to express clearly in the past and future tense. Lesson plan: Topic Duration Action
Introduction 5 min Recap of the knowledge on tenses and the usage of the present tense Past Tense 20 min Explain the rules for the different forms of past tense.
Discuss the usage of each form with the help of relevant examples Future Tense 20 min Explain the rules for the different forms of future tense.
Discuss the usage of each form with the help of relevant examples. Practice Exercise 15 min Apply the knowledge to complete the practice exercise.
Practice Exercise 1 Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in the past tense 1. When Sachin came in to bat, Rahul ________________ for two hours. (bat) 2. He knew Shanti very well because he __________________ to her many times. (speak) 3. He works at Infosys. He ____________ since July. ( work) 4. I would have helped him if he _____________.(ask) 5. Gaurav was feeling drowsy because he _____________ for eight hours. (study) Answers 1. Had been batting 2. Had spoken 3. Had been working 4. Had asked 5. Had been studying Practice Exercise 2 Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in the future tense 1. I __________ the chocolates next week.(buy) 2. The weather prediction suggests that it ___________ tomorrow.(rain) 3. I _______________ for you when your bus arrives. (wait) 4. You can call me at work at 8am tomorrow. I __________ at the office by 7. (arrive) 5. You ______________ your English by the time you come back from London. (perfect) Ansswers: 1. Will buyy 2. Will rain
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waiting 4. Will have arrived 5. Will have perfected