Aspects

We use 'aspects' to indicate the completion, duration, repetition of an action.

There are four aspects in the English grammar that are introduced on the list:

The 'simple aspect' is used to express actions happening habitually or frequently. This aspect can also be used to describe facts.

These tenses are used in the simple aspect:

These are a few examples that might help you understand them better:

The 'progressive aspect' (also known as the 'continuous aspect') shows that something happens continuously in a limited period of time.

These tenses are used in the progressive aspect:

Now take a look at these examples for more clarification:

The 'perfect aspect' is used to show that an action took place in the past but it is limited to a later time, which is usually the present.

These are the tenses that are used in the perfect form:

Take a look at these examples:

The 'perfect progressive aspect' shows the end of an ongoing action. Check out the examples for more clarification:

The perfect progressive aspect is used in these tenses:

Here are a few examples that may help you understand the perfect progressive aspect more.

Aspects, in English grammar, indicate how an action or state is denoted by the verb. In this table, we will see all the aspects and tenses in English.