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.
We’ll go through each sentence one by one:
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1.
Lila blew her nose.
- Action verb:
blew (circled)
- Tense:
past ✔
*(Already done – correct)*
2.
Phoebe likes movies.
- Action verb:
likes
- Tense:
present
*(She currently likes movies – present tense)*
3.
We will watch a movie.
- Action verb:
watch (note: "will" is a helper, but the main verb is "watch")
- Tense:
future
*(“Will” indicates future time)*
4.
You will be late.
- Action verb:
be
- Tense:
future
*(“Will” shows future action)*
5.
Jean enjoyed this book.
- Action verb:
enjoyed
- Tense:
past
*(Past tense ending “-ed”)*
6.
Matt walks everyday.
- Action verb:
walks
- Tense:
present
*(Third person singular present tense)*
7.
We ate dinner late.
- Action verb:
ate
- Tense:
past
*(Past tense of “eat”)*
8.
You visit them often.
- Action verb:
visit
- Tense:
present
*(Habitual action – present tense)*
9.
He will go with you.
- Action verb:
go
- Tense:
future
*(“Will” indicates future)*
10.
Dad read the paper.
- Action verb:
read
- Tense:
past
*(Here, "read" is pronounced /red/, not /riːd/ — it’s past tense)*
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Final Answers:
1. blew –
past ✔
2. likes –
present
3. watch –
future
4. be –
future
5. enjoyed –
past
6. walks –
present
7. ate –
past
8. visit –
present
9. go –
future
10. read –
past
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✔ All answers are now filled out correctly!
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of past present future tense verb worksheet.
