Understand verbs and tenses and how to use them. Level: Intermediate to Advanced (B1-C2). Increase your knowledge and understanding of verbs and tenses with this compact, easy to use book. It explains the form, meaning, and use of verbs and tenses and is ideal for preparing for exams such as IELTS and Cambridge English: PET, FCE, CAE, and CPE. Key features: A concise explanation of a key element of the English language: verbs and tenses. Helps you avoid mistakes with tips and examples of common errors. Gives examples from spoken and written English. Written by grammar expert Jon Hird, who teaches English at the University of Oxford.

- Some basics
- Question forms
- Tenses
- Conditionals
- The passive
- Reporting
- The infinitive
- The gerund
- Participles
- Modal verbs
- Uses of major verbs
- Multi-part verbs
- Verb affixes
- Advanced uses of verbs