Aspect of Verbs (Module 1)
Verbs do not just express an action or state of being. They also carry the idea as to when the action expressed by the verbs take place.
The "when" relates to verb tenses such as those in the present, past and future while the "how" refers to verb aspects that emphasize how the action, event, or state denoted by a verb takes place or extends over time.
Aspect refers to the flow of time. It gives us additional information about a verb by telling us whether the action or condition takes place in a single block, is completed, or occurs continuously.
Simple Aspects of Verb
1. Simple present- an action of the present time such as repeated or habitual actions, timeless truth, current events, or present speech acts.
2. Simple past - a completed action in the past.
3. Simple Future- an action which will be completed at any time later than now.