Fun Easy English - American English Grammar Simple aspect.

Learning objectives

In this lesson you will learn the definition of simple aspect and study examples of simple aspect.

Definition of simple aspect

Simple aspect is an action, event, or condition which is incomplete (indefinite) and includes the following:
simple past
simple present
simple future
The table below shows the simple aspect

tense & aspect		aspect
tense & aspect		simple	perfect	progressive	perfect progressive
tense	past	simple past	past perfect	past progressive	past perfect progressive
	present	simple present	present perfect	present progressive	present perfect progressive
	future	simple future	future perfect	future progressive	future perfect progressive

Examples of simple aspect

Simple past: "I went." In English this implies that the action took place in the past and that it is not taking place now.
I painted the house.
I ate breakfast this morning.
I went to the bookstore with my best friend.
Simple present: "I go." For many verbs, this is used to express habit or ability as in "I play the guitar."
I paint the house.
I eat breakfast this morning.
I go to the bookstore with my best friend.
Simple future: "I will go." Can be used to express intention, prediction, and other conditions.
I will paint the house.
I will eat breakfast this morning.
I will go to the bookstore with my best friend.