Past Sim, Pres Perf, Pres Cont

Verb to eat [past simple]
ate
Hey Tom, let's have dinner. No thanks, I ate an hour ago.
Verb to eat [present perfect]
have eaten
We have eaten a lot of apples today. They sure are delicious when we pick them right off the trees!
Verb to eat [present continuous]
are eating
Hey Anna, let's go out for sushi. Well, we are eating now. Please come and join us!
Verb to charge [past simple]
charged
Let's not go back to the coffee shop we went to on Monday. They charged us extra for refills.
Verb to charge [present perfect]
has charged
This coffee shop has charged us for one too many coffees. I hope they get it right this time.
Verb to charge [present continuous]
are charging
It seems most coffee shops are charging extra for refills these days.
Verb to rain [past simple]
rained
No need to bring my umbrella. It rained all last night but now the sun is starting to come out.
Verb to rain [present perfect]
has rained
I'm bringing my umbrella. It has rained all evening and looks like it will continue.
Verb to rain [present continuous]
is raining
It sure is raining hard. Good thing I have my umbrella.
Phrase to take a shower [past simple]
took a shower
Sasha came home all sweaty and took a shower about an hour ago.
Phrase to take a shower [present perfect]
has taken a shower
Sasha has taken a shower and has her hair up in a towel until she gets dressed.
Phrase to take a shower [present continuous]
is taking a shower
Sasha is taking a shower now. The bathroom will be free soon.