Here’s a list of 150 commonly used verbs with examples of their usage in past, present, and future tenses. This will cover verbs frequently used at home, office, and school.
1. Accept
- Past: She accepted the offer.
- Present: She accepts the situation.
- Future: She will accept the invitation.
Achieve
- Past: He achieved his goals.
- Present: He achieves good results.
- Future: He will achieve success.
Add
- Past: She added sugar to the coffee.
- Present: She adds details to the report.
- Future: She will add more information later.
Agree
- Past: They agreed on the plan.
- Present: They agree with each other.
- Future: They will agree to the terms.
Answer
- Past: He answered the phone.
- Present: He answers questions quickly.
- Future: He will answer all inquiries.
Ask
- Past: I asked for help.
- Present: I ask questions during meetings.
- Future: I will ask the teacher tomorrow.
Begin
- Past: They began the meeting at 9 AM.
- Present: They begin the project today.
- Future: They will begin work next week.
Believe
- Past: She believed in her abilities.
- Present: She believes in hard work.
- Future: She will believe the results when she sees them.
Bring
- Past: He brought the documents to the office.
- Present: He brings his lunch every day.
- Future: He will bring snacks to the party.
Build
- Past: They built a new school.
- Present: They build strong teams.
- Future: They will build a new facility.
Buy
- Past: She bought a new phone.
- Present: She buys groceries every Saturday.
- Future: She will buy a gift for him.
Call
- Past: I called my friend last night.
- Present: I call the office regularly.
- Future: I will call you later.
Can
- Past: He could swim well.
- Present: He can play the guitar.
- Future: He will be able to finish the task.
Care
- Past: She cared for the plants.
- Present: She cares deeply about her students.
- Future: She will care for the project.
Change
- Past: He changed his password.
- Present: He changes the design often.
- Future: He will change his routine.
Check
- Past: I checked the mail.
- Present: I check my email daily.
- Future: I will check the report tomorrow.
Choose
- Past: She chose the red dress.
- Present: She chooses carefully.
- Future: She will choose the best candidate.
Clean
- Past: They cleaned the classroom.
- Present: They clean their desks every day.
- Future: They will clean the house this weekend.
Come
- Past: He came to the meeting.
- Present: He comes to work on time.
- Future: He will come to the party.
Complete
- Past: They completed the assignment.
- Present: They complete their tasks on time.
- Future: They will complete the project next month.
Consider
- Past: She considered the offer.
- Present: She considers all options carefully.
- Future: She will consider his suggestion.
Cook
- Past: I cooked dinner last night.
- Present: I cook breakfast every morning.
- Future: I will cook a meal for the guests.
Copy
- Past: He copied the files.
- Present: He copies the document for the class.
- Future: He will copy the presentation slides.
Create
- Past: She created a beautiful painting.
- Present: She creates art in her free time.
- Future: She will create a new design.
Cut
- Past: They cut the paper into shapes.
- Present: They cut the vegetables for salad.
- Future: They will cut the ribbon for the ceremony.
Decide
- Past: He decided to attend the meeting.
- Present: He decides on important issues.
- Future: He will decide tomorrow.
Deliver
- Past: She delivered the package on time.
- Present: She delivers excellent results.
- Future: She will deliver the presentation.
Describe
- Past: He described the issue in detail.
- Present: He describes the scene vividly.
- Future: He will describe his plan tomorrow.
Do
- Past: They did their homework.
- Present: They do a great job at work.
- Future: They will do their best.
Draw
- Past: She drew a picture of the house.
- Present: She draws beautiful sketches.
- Future: She will draw a new design for the project.
Drive
- Past: He drove to work this morning.
- Present: He drives to the office every day.
- Future: He will drive us to the airport.
Eat
- Past: I ate breakfast an hour ago.
- Present: I eat healthy meals regularly.
- Future: I will eat lunch later.
Enjoy
- Past: They enjoyed the concert.
- Present: They enjoy spending time together.
- Future: They will enjoy the trip next week.
Enter
- Past: She entered the classroom quietly.
- Present: She enters data into the system.
- Future: She will enter the competition.
Explain
- Past: He explained the concept clearly.
- Present: He explains difficult topics well.
- Future: He will explain everything later.
Fail
- Past: They failed the test.
- Present: They fail to meet deadlines occasionally.
- Future: They will fail if they don’t prepare.
Feel
- Past: I felt happy yesterday.
- Present: I feel tired today.
- Future: I will feel better tomorrow.
Find
- Past: She found her lost keys.
- Present: She finds new opportunities.
- Future: She will find a solution soon.
Finish
- Past: They finished the project last week.
- Present: They finish their work on time.
- Future: They will finish the assignment tomorrow.
Fix
- Past: He fixed the broken chair.
- Present: He fixes problems quickly.
- Future: He will fix the issue soon.
Get
- Past: I got a promotion last year.
- Present: I get along with my coworkers.
- Future: I will get the report done.
Give
- Past: She gave a great presentation.
- Present: She gives helpful advice.
- Future: She will give a speech tomorrow.
Go
- Past: He went to the gym yesterday.
- Present: He goes to school every day.
- Future: He will go to the meeting.
Grow
- Past: The company grew quickly last year.
- Present: The plants grow fast in summer.
- Future: The business will grow over time.
Have
- Past: They had a meeting last week.
- Present: They have a lot of work to do.
- Future: They will have a discussion tomorrow.
Help
- Past: He helped his friend move.
- Present: He helps his colleagues regularly.
- Future: He will help with the project.
Hold
- Past: She held the baby carefully.
- Present: She holds the key to the office.
- Future: She will hold a meeting next week.
Hope
- Past: I hoped for good weather.
- Present: I hope everything goes well.
- Future: I will hope for the best.
Improve
- Past: They improved the system.
- Present: They improve their skills daily.
- Future: They will improve the process soon.
Include
- Past: They included me in the meeting.
- Present: They include detailed instructions.
- Future: They will include this in the report.