What is Tense? A tense may be defined as that form of a verb which indicates the time and the state of an action or event. Tense -- Time of an action He goes to Delhi. (Present Tense) She went to Patna. (Past Tense) I shall go there. (Future Tense) Function of Tenses -- State of an action I go to school daily (Habitual function) She is writing a letter (Progressive function) The Present Simple Tense (Think about this paragraph) "Yes, I like this supermarket. I think It's very nice. Yes, my wife thinks so, too. We always shop here. We come here every week. We live quite near, so it doesn't take long to get here." Uses of Present simple tense This tense is generally used to denote "habit, custom, repeated action, permanent activity, general truth etc. these ideas are expressed by the adverbs of frequency such as often, seldom, usually, never, normally, generally, sometimes, frequently etc. eg.- We always come here. ...
Periodization of history It refers to the process of dividing history into distinct periods or eras based on significant events, developments, or shifts in society, culture, politics, or other aspects of human civilization. Periodization allows historians and scholars to organize and make sense of historical events, processes, and trends by grouping them into meaningful and manageable units. Periodization schemes vary depending on the context, region, and the focus of study. Different cultures and regions may have their own specific periodization systems based on their unique historical experiences and perspectives. However, there are several widely recognised periodization schemes that are commonly used in the study of world history. Here are a few examples - 1. Ancient, Medieval, and Modern This is a traditional periodization scheme that is often used in European history but can be applied to other regions as well. It includes - Ancient - Typically up to the fall of the W...