A tense expressing an action that is currently going on, or a state that currently or generally exists.
The present tense is a verb tense used to describe a current activity or state of being. However, the present tense can also be used to describe past and future activities. For example: I swim in the sea every Saturday. (This is a current activity.)
Used when talking about a historic person or event. It should never be used when referring to present people or events. Written by Tony John Williams.
"He likes this song" explained Dahlia.
"No, Dahlia, he liked this song. "Liked" being the operative word. Always speak in past tense when referring to a past person or event." said Martin.