V. Verbs

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A. introduction to the types and forms of verbs

B. three major types

C. six major forms

D. other verb types and related aspects

E. tenses

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1. verb tenses (overview)

2. simple present & present progressive/continuous

3. simple past & past progressive

4. simple future & future progressive

5. perfect & perfect progressive

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a. simple present: basic rules and forms

1) affirmative, negative, questioning and answering forms

2) spelling for 3rd person singular verbs (regular & irregular)

3) "be" verbs

4) there + "be"

b. present simple vs. present progressive

c. (supplementary:) present participle vs. past participle

i) regular
ii) irregular