However, some cultures do not use grammatical tenses and have different ways of telling the time of an action.Different things are expressed by just using the tenses of a verb.The three main tenses are the past, present, and future.The word “tense” came from the Latin word, “Tempus”, which means time.The tense of a verb tells when the action takes place.English speakers determine the chronology of action through verb tenses.See the fact file below for more information on Past, Present & Future or alternatively, you can download our 32-page Past, Present & Future worksheet pack to utilise within the classroom or home environment. Without exactly telling the time, how can a person determine whether an action has happened, currently happening, or will happen? Let’s find out! Download the Past, Present & Future Verbs Facts & Worksheets.