Grammar worksheet focusing on present, past, and future tenses with practice exercises.
A grammar worksheet titled "Present, Past, and Future Tenses" with exercises to identify verb tenses, featuring a reteaching section and 12 fill-in-the-blank questions.
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Let's solve each sentence by choosing the correct verb tense based on the instructions provided in parentheses. We’ll go through each one step by step and explain the reasoning.
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1. We ________ at many styles of jeans. (look; past)
✔ Answer: *looked*
🔹 Explanation: The instruction says "past" tense, so we use the simple past form of "look" → *looked*.
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2. We ________ for hours! (shop; past)
✔ Answer: *shopped*
🔹 Explanation: Again, "past" tense is required. The past form of "shop" is *shopped*.
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3. Jeans ________ in so many styles. (come; present)
✔ Answer: *come*
🔹 Explanation: Present tense is needed. "Jeans" is plural, so the verb stays as *come* (no -s needed).
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4. Paula ________ the wide-cut look. (like; present)
✔ Answer: *likes*
🔹 Explanation: Present tense, and subject is singular ("Paula"), so we add an -s → *likes*.
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5. I ________ on jeans with a straighter, tighter leg. (try; past)
✔ Answer: *tried*
🔹 Explanation: Past tense — "try" becomes *tried*.
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6. Paula ________ her jeans super long. (wear; future)
✔ Answer: *will wear*
🔹 Explanation: Future tense requires "will" + main verb → *will wear*.
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7. Long ago, she ________ her jeans, but not anymore. (hem; past)
✔ Answer: *hemed* or *hemmed*
🔹 Explanation: Past tense of "hem" is *hemmed*. Note: "Hemmed" is more commonly used than "hemed" in modern English. So, *hemmed* is correct.
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8. Styles ________ quickly. (change; present)
✔ Answer: *change*
🔹 Explanation: Present tense, plural subject ("styles") → *change*.
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9. The jeans business constantly ________ new styles. (supply; present)
✔ Answer: *supplies*
🔹 Explanation: Present tense, singular subject ("the jeans business" = one business) → *supplies*.
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10. This year’s look ________ next year’s laugh. (be; future)
✔ Answer: *will be*
🔹 Explanation: Future tense → "will" + "be" → *will be*.
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11. Most stores ________ jeans in a variety of sizes. (carry; present)
✔ Answer: *carry*
🔹 Explanation: Present tense, plural subject ("most stores") → *carry*.
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12. Tomorrow Paula and her friends ________ to the mall to shop. (go; future)
✔ Answer: *will go*
🔹 Explanation: Future tense, plural subject → "will go".
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1. looked
2. shopped
3. come
4. likes
5. tried
6. will wear
7. hemmed
8. change
9. supplies
10. will be
11. carry
12. will go
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> On a separate piece of paper, write a paragraph about a product or style you bought or used in the past that you no longer enjoy. Underline each verb you use.
Example Paragraph:
I used to love wearing flip-flops during the summer. They were comfortable and easy to slip on. I wore them every day at the beach and around the house. But now, I find they hurt my feet after walking too far. Last year, I bought a pair of sandals that are much better. I have been using them instead. I don’t wear flip-flops anymore.
Underlined verbs:
- *used*
- *were*
- *wore*
- *find*
- *bought*
- *have been using*
- *don’t wear*
This shows a mix of past and present tenses, which is appropriate for describing past habits and current preferences.
Let me know if you'd like help writing your own paragraph!
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1. We ________ at many styles of jeans. (look; past)
✔ Answer: *looked*
🔹 Explanation: The instruction says "past" tense, so we use the simple past form of "look" → *looked*.
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2. We ________ for hours! (shop; past)
✔ Answer: *shopped*
🔹 Explanation: Again, "past" tense is required. The past form of "shop" is *shopped*.
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3. Jeans ________ in so many styles. (come; present)
✔ Answer: *come*
🔹 Explanation: Present tense is needed. "Jeans" is plural, so the verb stays as *come* (no -s needed).
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4. Paula ________ the wide-cut look. (like; present)
✔ Answer: *likes*
🔹 Explanation: Present tense, and subject is singular ("Paula"), so we add an -s → *likes*.
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5. I ________ on jeans with a straighter, tighter leg. (try; past)
✔ Answer: *tried*
🔹 Explanation: Past tense — "try" becomes *tried*.
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6. Paula ________ her jeans super long. (wear; future)
✔ Answer: *will wear*
🔹 Explanation: Future tense requires "will" + main verb → *will wear*.
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7. Long ago, she ________ her jeans, but not anymore. (hem; past)
✔ Answer: *hemed* or *hemmed*
🔹 Explanation: Past tense of "hem" is *hemmed*. Note: "Hemmed" is more commonly used than "hemed" in modern English. So, *hemmed* is correct.
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8. Styles ________ quickly. (change; present)
✔ Answer: *change*
🔹 Explanation: Present tense, plural subject ("styles") → *change*.
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9. The jeans business constantly ________ new styles. (supply; present)
✔ Answer: *supplies*
🔹 Explanation: Present tense, singular subject ("the jeans business" = one business) → *supplies*.
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10. This year’s look ________ next year’s laugh. (be; future)
✔ Answer: *will be*
🔹 Explanation: Future tense → "will" + "be" → *will be*.
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11. Most stores ________ jeans in a variety of sizes. (carry; present)
✔ Answer: *carry*
🔹 Explanation: Present tense, plural subject ("most stores") → *carry*.
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12. Tomorrow Paula and her friends ________ to the mall to shop. (go; future)
✔ Answer: *will go*
🔹 Explanation: Future tense, plural subject → "will go".
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✔ Final Answers:
1. looked
2. shopped
3. come
4. likes
5. tried
6. will wear
7. hemmed
8. change
9. supplies
10. will be
11. carry
12. will go
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📝 Bonus Writing Task:
> On a separate piece of paper, write a paragraph about a product or style you bought or used in the past that you no longer enjoy. Underline each verb you use.
Example Paragraph:
I used to love wearing flip-flops during the summer. They were comfortable and easy to slip on. I wore them every day at the beach and around the house. But now, I find they hurt my feet after walking too far. Last year, I bought a pair of sandals that are much better. I have been using them instead. I don’t wear flip-flops anymore.
Underlined verbs:
- *used*
- *were*
- *wore*
- *find*
- *bought*
- *have been using*
- *don’t wear*
This shows a mix of past and present tenses, which is appropriate for describing past habits and current preferences.
Let me know if you'd like help writing your own paragraph!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of past and present tense worksheet for grade 3.
