This information on this page is organized by verb tense. Each tense is named, its use is explained, and an example is given. In the winter, it rains in Corvallis. Snow crystallizes from water droplets.
Spring begins tomorrow.
Last year I was always on time for my classes. Yes, I will marry you. I am going to the party next week. The progressive tenses give the idea that an action is in progress at a particular time. The action can begin before another action, be in progress during another action, or can continue after another time or action.