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Let's solve this verb tense worksheet step by step. The goal is to choose the correct verb form (past, present, or future) for each sentence based on context and time clues.
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We are given two options for each sentence — one past and one future (or present), and we must pick the one that fits the context.
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1. Jim and Susan ________ (went/will go) to school tomorrow.
- "Tomorrow" indicates future.
- ✔ Correct answer: will go
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2. Sam sits down and ________ (writes/worded) in his notebook.
- "Sits down" is present tense. "Writes" matches this ongoing action.
- "Worded" is past tense and doesn’t match the flow.
- ✔ Correct answer: writes
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3. The energetic puppy sure ________ (is/was) happy yesterday!
- "Yesterday" means past.
- "Was" is the past tense of "to be".
- ✔ Correct answer: was
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4. Mrs. Smith ________ (sang/will sing) a song in the talent show next month.
- "Next month" = future
- ✔ Correct answer: will sing
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5. They ________ (talk/talked) on the phone for three hours last night.
- "Last night" = past
- ✔ Correct answer: talked
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6. My baby sister ________ (speaks/spoke) for the first time yesterday!
- "Yesterday" = past
- ✔ Correct answer: spoke
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7. Uncle Scott ________ (gave/will give) me a new video game tomorrow.
- "Tomorrow" = future
- ✔ Correct answer: will give
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8. The teacher ________ (read/is reading) to her students right now.
- "Right now" = present continuous
- "Is reading" shows an action happening at this moment.
- ✔ Correct answer: is reading
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Now, label each verb as past, present, or future.
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9. played →
- This is the past tense of "play".
✔ Past
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10. were →
- Past tense of "to be" (plural).
✔ Past
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11. painted →
- Past tense of "paint".
✔ Past
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12. is smiling →
- Present continuous tense ("is" + present participle).
✔ Present
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13. write →
- Base form, but used in present tense (e.g., "I write").
✔ Present
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14. drew →
- Past tense of "draw".
✔ Past
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15. will drive →
- Future tense construction ("will" + base verb).
✔ Future
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16. are →
- Present tense of "to be" (plural).
✔ Present
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#### Part 1:
1. will go
2. writes
3. was
4. will sing
5. talked
6. spoke
7. will give
8. is reading
#### Part 2:
9. past
10. past
11. past
12. present
13. present
14. past
15. future
16. present
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- Past tense: Used for actions that happened before now. Words like *yesterday*, *last night*, *last week* signal past tense.
- Present tense: For actions happening now or general truths. Words like *now*, *today*, *always* help identify it.
- Future tense: For actions that will happen later. Words like *tomorrow*, *next week*, *will* indicate future.
This worksheet helps reinforce how time markers affect verb choice.
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or want to practice more!
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Part 1: Choose the correct verb tense
We are given two options for each sentence — one past and one future (or present), and we must pick the one that fits the context.
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1. Jim and Susan ________ (went/will go) to school tomorrow.
- "Tomorrow" indicates future.
- ✔ Correct answer: will go
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2. Sam sits down and ________ (writes/worded) in his notebook.
- "Sits down" is present tense. "Writes" matches this ongoing action.
- "Worded" is past tense and doesn’t match the flow.
- ✔ Correct answer: writes
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3. The energetic puppy sure ________ (is/was) happy yesterday!
- "Yesterday" means past.
- "Was" is the past tense of "to be".
- ✔ Correct answer: was
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4. Mrs. Smith ________ (sang/will sing) a song in the talent show next month.
- "Next month" = future
- ✔ Correct answer: will sing
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5. They ________ (talk/talked) on the phone for three hours last night.
- "Last night" = past
- ✔ Correct answer: talked
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6. My baby sister ________ (speaks/spoke) for the first time yesterday!
- "Yesterday" = past
- ✔ Correct answer: spoke
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7. Uncle Scott ________ (gave/will give) me a new video game tomorrow.
- "Tomorrow" = future
- ✔ Correct answer: will give
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8. The teacher ________ (read/is reading) to her students right now.
- "Right now" = present continuous
- "Is reading" shows an action happening at this moment.
- ✔ Correct answer: is reading
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Part 2: Identify the tense of each verb
Now, label each verb as past, present, or future.
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9. played →
- This is the past tense of "play".
✔ Past
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10. were →
- Past tense of "to be" (plural).
✔ Past
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11. painted →
- Past tense of "paint".
✔ Past
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12. is smiling →
- Present continuous tense ("is" + present participle).
✔ Present
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13. write →
- Base form, but used in present tense (e.g., "I write").
✔ Present
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14. drew →
- Past tense of "draw".
✔ Past
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15. will drive →
- Future tense construction ("will" + base verb).
✔ Future
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16. are →
- Present tense of "to be" (plural).
✔ Present
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✔ Final Answers:
#### Part 1:
1. will go
2. writes
3. was
4. will sing
5. talked
6. spoke
7. will give
8. is reading
#### Part 2:
9. past
10. past
11. past
12. present
13. present
14. past
15. future
16. present
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🔍 Explanation Summary:
- Past tense: Used for actions that happened before now. Words like *yesterday*, *last night*, *last week* signal past tense.
- Present tense: For actions happening now or general truths. Words like *now*, *today*, *always* help identify it.
- Future tense: For actions that will happen later. Words like *tomorrow*, *next week*, *will* indicate future.
This worksheet helps reinforce how time markers affect verb choice.
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or want to practice more!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of verb tense worksheet 5th grade.
