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Free Verb Tenses Worksheets

A one-page lesson on past, present and future tense, then guided and independent practice, including verbs that change like run and ran.

Verb Tenses: How It Works printable preview

Verb Tenses: How It Works

Lesson

A one-page explanation of past, present and future tense, adding -ed, and verbs that change, with examples, three steps to follow and a "watch out" box.

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Verb Tenses: Guided Practice printable preview

Verb Tenses: Guided Practice

Guided

Short sections that build one skill at a time, starting with the easiest. Answer key on page 2.

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Verb Tenses: Practice

Practice

Independent practice that mixes the skills and ends with the student writing. Answer key on page 2.

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About these verb tenses worksheets

The tense of a verb tells when something happens. The lesson sheet covers past, present and future, the time words that signal each one, the four spelling patterns for adding -ed, and common verbs that change form.

Students name the tense, choose the verb that fits the time, form the past tense, and rewrite sentences in a different tense.

Frequently Asked Questions

What grade are these verb tenses worksheets for?
Second and third grade. A student should already be able to find the verb in a sentence.
What are the three main verb tenses?
Past (it already happened), present (it is happening now or happens often) and future (it has not happened yet).
What is an irregular verb?
A verb that does not add -ed in the past tense. The word changes: run becomes ran, go becomes went, eat becomes ate.