TENSE AND ASPECT IN ENGLISH VERBS
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tense, aspect, English verbs, time, grammar, continuous, perfect, habitual.Abstrak
This research paper explores the grammatical categories of tense and aspect in English verbs, emphasizing their significance in expressing temporal relations and the internal structure of actions. Tense indicates when an event takes place — in the past, present, or future — while aspect describes the nature of the action, such as whether it is completed, continuous, habitual, or repeated. The article analyzes the main tense-aspect combinations in English, their structural and functional features, and their pragmatic roles in communication. It also provides a comparative analysis of English tense and aspect with those in Uzbek and Russian, highlighting cross-linguistic similarities and differences. Furthermore, the paper discusses pedagogical approaches that help learners acquire and effectively use tense-aspect forms in both spoken and written English. Mastery of tense and aspect enables learners to communicate more accurately, fluently, and naturally.
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