Tense refers to the time frame in which a verb’s action takes place.

Steps to understand tense:

1. Recognize the verb: Locate the verb in a sentence and focus on it.
2. Determine the time frame: Identify the time frame of the action being described by the verb, whether it is in the past, present, or future.
3. Choose the appropriate form: Based on the time frame, choose the appropriate verb form to indicate the correct tense.
4. Regular and Irregular verbs: Remember that some verbs are regular, meaning they follow a predictable pattern in their conjugation, while others are irregular and do not follow this pattern.
5. Practice: The best way to understand tense is through practice, so make sure to regularly read and write sentences in different tenses.