Let's solve this worksheet step by step. The task is to
circle the action verb in each sentence and then write whether the verb is in the
past,
present, or
future tense.
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🔹 Step-by-step analysis:
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1. You will be late.
- Action verb:
be (part of "will be")
- "Will" indicates future time.
✔ Future
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2. We ate dinner late.
- Action verb:
ate (past tense of "eat")
- "Ate" is past tense.
✔ Past
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3. You visit them often.
- Action verb:
visit
- This is a regular present-tense verb, describing a habitual action.
✔ Present
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4. He will go with you.
- Action verb:
go (part of "will go")
- "Will" shows future time.
✔ Future
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5. Jean enjoyed this book.
- Action verb:
enjoyed (past tense of "enjoy")
- Clearly past tense.
✔ Past
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6. Dad read the paper.
- Action verb:
read
- Note: "read" is pronounced like "red" here — it's the past tense of "read".
✔ Past
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7. Matt walks everyday.
- Action verb:
walks
- Third-person singular present tense ("he/she/it walks").
✔ Present
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8. Lila blew her nose.
- Action verb:
blew (past tense of "blow")
✔ Past
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9. Phoebe likes movies.
- Action verb:
likes
- Present tense, third-person singular.
✔ Present
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10. We will watch a movie.
- Action verb:
watch (part of "will watch")
- "Will" = future
✔ Future
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✔ Final Answers:
| Sentence | Action Verb | Tense |
|--------|-------------|-------|
| 1. You will be late. |
be |
Future |
| 2. We ate dinner late. |
ate |
Past |
| 3. You visit them often. |
visit |
Present |
| 4. He will go with you. |
go |
Future |
| 5. Jean enjoyed this book. |
enjoyed |
Past |
| 6. Dad read the paper. |
read |
Past |
| 7. Matt walks everyday. |
walks |
Present |
| 8. Lila blew her nose. |
blew |
Past |
| 9. Phoebe likes movies. |
likes |
Present |
| 10. We will watch a movie. |
watch |
Future |
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📝 Instructions for completing the worksheet:
- Circle the
action verb in each sentence.
- Write the correct tense (
past,
present, or
future) in the blank.
For example:
> 1. You
will be late. →
Future
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Let me know if you'd like a printable version or help explaining any part further!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of past present and future tense verbs worksheet for 2nd grade.
