Tiempos Verbales en Inglés: Pasado Simple, Presente Perfecto y Pasado Perfecto Continuo con Ejemplos Prácticos

Simple, continuous, perfect y perfect continuous: During the school year, I took part in a study group that met twice a week after classes. We had begun by reviewing what we had learned during the day, and then we worked on difficult problems together. Some students brought questions they did not understand, and we tried to find answers as a group. I often led the discussion, but I also listened carefully when others gave their ideas. While we were sitting around the table, we shared notes and made corrections to our work. Sometimes we lost track of time because we had become so focused on solving a problem. Before we left, we decided what topic we had needed to study next, and we made plans to meet again. I felt that I had been growing more confident each time we worked together and improved the way I understood the material.

II. Ejercicios de Práctica

1. When Henry returned from his holidays, he discovered that someone had broken into his house.
2. Lucy refused the offer after they had interviewed her twice.
3. Her mom died last year, but she had been disabled for the last three years.
4. I went to the embassy to ask why my passport had not arrived yet.
5. We arrived at the station after the train had already left, and we waited for a long time before we realized it.
6. Laura was furious with her son because he had not done his homework.

III. Errores Frecuentes y Correcciones

1. Error: I had been studied...
   Corrección: I had been studying for two hours before I finally understood the lesson.

2. Error: ...when he was hearing...
   Corrección: The burglar was trying to open the safe when he heard the owner coming.

3. Error: I took a shower when you called me.
   Corrección: I was taking a shower when you called me. (Indica una acción interrumpida).

4. Error: ...because she feels sick.
   Corrección: She went to see the doctor last week because she felt sick.

5. Error: Why you changed...?
   Corrección: Why had you changed the channel? I had been watching that channel.

6. Error: I don't eat...
   Corrección: I had not eaten in this restaurant before today.

7. Error: While I do my homework...
   Corrección: While I was doing my homework, my mom was preparing the dinner.

8. Error: We visited... / ...we enjoy ourselves...
   Corrección: We had visited this place many times before, but last summer we enjoyed ourselves more than ever.

9. Error: Every time I looked at her, she smiles.
   Corrección: Every time I looked at her, she smiled.

10. Error: ...Wolfgang Mozart was composed...
    Corrección: By the time he was 14, Wolfgang Mozart had composed an enviable number of musical works.