Past vs Present Tense Worksheets

If you're a language teacher or a parent looking for engaging and effective worksheets to help teach past and present tense to your students or children, you've come to the right place. In this blog post, we will explore a variety of worksheets that focus on the concept and usage of past and present tenses. These worksheets are designed to cater to the needs of learners who are just starting to understand and use different verb tenses.

  Simple Past and Present Worksheets

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  Past Continuous Tense Worksheet

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  Present Continuous Tense Worksheet

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  Past Continuous Tense Worksheet

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  Past Present Tense Verb Worksheets

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  Simple Present Worksheets

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  Blank Spanish Present Tense Worksheets

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  Spanish Present Progressive Tense Worksheets

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  Past Perfect Tense Worksheets

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  English Verb Tenses Worksheets

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  Past and Present Simple Tense Worksheets

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  Present Past Future Progressive Verb Tenses Worksheets

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  Simple Past Tense Exercises

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  Simple and Present Continuous Worksheets

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  Present Perfect Continuous Tense Exercises Worksheet

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  Worksheets Simple Present and Past Perfect Exercises

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  Past Present and Future Tense Worksheets

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What is the difference between past tense and present tense?

The main difference between past tense and present tense is that past tense refers to actions or events that have already happened, while present tense refers to actions or events that are currently happening or regularly occur. Past tense is used to talk about things that happened in the past, while present tense is used to describe actions or states that are happening now or regularly.

Give an example sentence in the past tense.

She completed her assignment before the deadline.

Give an example sentence in the present tense.

She walks her dog in the park every morning.

When do we use the past tense?

We use the past tense to refer to actions, events, or situations that occurred or were completed in the past. It is used to describe things that have already happened and are no longer occurring in the present. The past tense is important for indicating the timing of events and for providing context to discussions about the past.

When do we use the present tense?

We use the present tense to describe actions that are happening now, habitual actions, general truths, future actions scheduled to happen, or when telling stories or giving commentary.

How do we form the past tense of regular verbs?

To form the past tense of regular verbs, you typically add "-ed" to the base form of the verb. For example, the past tense of the verb "walk" is "walked" and the past tense of the verb "talk" is "talked." However, there are some variations in spelling when adding "-ed" depending on the ending of the base form of the verb, such as doubling the final consonant before adding "-ed" in words like "stop" (stopped).

How do we form the past tense of irregular verbs?

The past tense of irregular verbs is formed by changing the base form of the verb in a way that is unique to each irregular verb. Unlike regular verbs, which typically add -ed to form the past tense, irregular verbs have irregular forms that must be memorized. It is important to familiarize yourself with the specific past tense forms of irregular verbs through practice and exposure to the language.

What verb form is used to form the present tense?

In English, the base form of a verb is used to form the present tense.

Can the present tense be used to talk about the past?

Yes, the present tense can be used to talk about the past in certain contexts, such as when telling a story or recounting events as if they are currently happening. This technique, known as the historical present, can create a sense of immediacy and engagement for the listener or reader.

Can the past tense be used to talk about the present?

Yes, the past tense can be used to talk about the present in specific situations, such as expressing a polite request or giving a formal announcement. This is known as the historical present tense, and it is used to give a sense of importance or formality to the present moment.