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The Function of Tenses

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.  ...

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The Hindu News Headlines with Explanation (26-09-2025)

. National News Haryana launches financial support scheme for women Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini kicked off the Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana, granting eligible women ₹2,100 monthly support. The easy registration via mobile app and a hefty ₹5,000 crore budget signify direct economic empowerment. This initiative promises to uplift women's financial security and strengthen social welfare. Inclusive Durga Puja pandals promote accessibility Over 250 Durga Puja committees in Kolkata have introduced ramps for wheelchair users, braille displays, guided tours for the disabled, and women-only entry gates. These changes ensure that festivals become accessible, safe, and joyful for all, reflecting greater community care. Awards for disabled and senior citizen-friendly pandals encourage even wider adoption of inclusiveness. International News India's push for BRICS grain exchange expands agricultural trade Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russia's Deputy PM Dmitry Patrushe...