Different Tenses of "What Happened"

Learn how to use different tenses of "What Happened" correctly in English.

Mastering the different tenses of "What Happened" in English is crucial for effective communication. This video explains how to use this phrase in various contexts and tenses to convey the right meaning.

• "What happened?". This phrase is used to talk about something specific that occurred in the past. For example, "What happened at the meeting yesterday?". This is a past tense question.
• "What's happened?". This refers to an event in the past, but its effects are still relevant in the present. This is known as the present perfect tense. For example, "What's happened?" points to something that occurred recently and has current implications.
• "What's happening?". This phrase is used to inquire about an event occurring right now. This is the present continuous tense. For example, "What's happening in the meeting room?" asks about the current activity.
• "What happens?". This question uses the present simple tense to refer to events that occur generally or frequently. For example, "What happens at those meetings?" asks about the usual occurrences.

Watch the video for detailed explanations and examples to help you know how to use "What Happened" in various contexts.