Meaning of simple tense | Babel Free
Definitions
In English, the tense of a verb which is used specifically in the simple aspect--that is, the verb alone does not indicate whether the action is complete or habitual--and is usually used independently of any auxiliary verbs, with the known exceptions of 'will', 'shall', and 'would'.
Examples
“Present⟳ tense is a simple tense, even when used in complex ways, such as to describe⟳ past events.”
“Please⟳ use⟳ only simple tenses in titles when submitting articles to our publication.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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