Past and Present Verbs Worksheet

Are you a teacher or a parent looking for a convenient and effective way to help your students or children practice past and present verb tenses? If so, you've come to the right place. Worksheets are a valuable tool for reinforcing grammar concepts, and with our carefully designed Past and Present Verbs Worksheet, you can provide engaging practice for learners in a straightforward and accessible format.

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What are past verbs?

Past verbs are verb forms that indicate actions or states that have already happened in the past. These verb forms usually involve adding a suffix or changing the spelling of the base verb to show that the action occurred at a specific time in the past. Examples of past verbs include "walked," "ate," "played," and "went.

What are present verbs?

Present verbs are verbs that indicate actions that are happening right now or actions that happen regularly. These verbs are used to describe current activities or events in the present moment. Examples of present verbs include "run," "eat," "study," "talk," and "listen.

Give an example of a past verb in a sentence.

She finished her homework before dinner.

Give an example of a present verb in a sentence.

I am eating dinner right now.

What tense is used to describe an action that happened in the past?

The past tense is used to describe an action that happened in the past. It indicates that the action has already occurred at a specific time before the present.

What tense is used to describe an action that is happening in the present?

The present tense is used to describe an action that is happening in the present.

How do you form a past verb?

To form a past verb in English, you typically add -ed to the base form of the verb. For example, "walk" becomes "walked" and "study" becomes "studied." However, there are irregular verbs that do not follow this rule and have different past tense forms, such as "go" changes to "went.

How do you form a present verb?

To form a present verb in English, you usually take the base form of the verb (also known as the infinitive form) and add an -s or -es ending for third person singular subjects (he, she, it). For example, "I walk" becomes "He walks". This is a general rule for regular verbs, while irregular verbs each have their own unique way of forming the present tense.

Can a verb be both past and present?

Yes, some verbs can be both past and present depending on the context in which they are used. These verbs are known as irregular verbs, and their forms do not follow the regular pattern of adding "-ed" to create the past tense. Instead, irregular verbs have unique forms for both past and present tense. Examples of irregular verbs that are the same in both past and present tense include "put," "cut," and "hit.

How can you identify whether a verb is past or present in a sentence?

You can identify whether a verb is past or present in a sentence by looking at the ending of the verb. In English, regular verbs typically add "-ed" to the base form to indicate past tense (e.g. walked, talked), while irregular verbs have unique forms to indicate past tense (e.g. ate, ran). Present tense verbs typically end in "-s" in the third person singular (e.g. eats, runs) and do not have any extra endings for other subjects. Additionally, the context of the sentence can also provide clues to determine if the verb is in the past or present tense.