There are seven basic verb tenses used in English:
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- present
John works in New Orleans every summer.
- past
John worked in New Orleans last year.
- present progressive
John is working in New Orleans this week.
- past progressive
John was working in New Orleans last week.
- present perfect
John has worked in New Orleans for three years.
- past perfect
John had worked in New Orleans for three years before moving to New York.
- future
John will work in New Orleans next year.
- present
John is going to work in New Orleans next year.