To solve this worksheet, we need to look at the verb in each sentence and decide if it describes something that already happened (Past), is happening now or happens regularly (Present), or will happen later (Future).
Here is the step-by-step breakdown for each sentence:
1.
"The boy climbed the tree."
* The verb is
climbed. The "-ed" ending tells us this action is finished.
* Tense:
Past
2.
"Tim likes to play soccer."
* The verb is
likes. This describes a general fact or feeling Tim has right now.
* Tense:
Present
3.
"They all tried their best."
* The verb is
tried. The "-ed" ending shows this action is done.
* Tense:
Past
4.
"We will do well."
* The phrase
will do uses the helper word "will," which always points to the future.
* Tense:
Future
5.
"He advised the boy."
* The verb is
advised. The "-ed" ending means he gave the advice in the past.
* Tense:
Past
6.
"The whole class will succeed."
* The phrase
will succeed uses "will," meaning it hasn't happened yet.
* Tense:
Future
7.
"Kelly criticizes the show."
* The verb is
criticizes. The "-s" at the end is used for present tense when talking about one person (he/she/it).
* Tense:
Present
8.
"He took the day off."
* The verb is
took. This is the past form of "take." It means the day off already happened.
* Tense:
Past
9.
"Ellie reads the book."
* The verb is
reads. Even though it looks like plural, when we talk about one person (Ellie) doing an action regularly, we use this form for the present.
* Tense:
Present
10.
"They built a sandcastle."
* The verb is
built. This is the past form of "build." The sandcastle is already finished.
* Tense:
Past
Final Answer:
1. Past
2. Present
3. Past
4. Future
5. Past
6. Future
7. Present
8. Past
9. Present
10. Past
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of tenses worksheet.
