Verb tenses worksheets
Past, present and future.
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How to make verb tenses worksheets
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Choose which kinds of questions to include and how many of each.
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Tap “New worksheet” for a fresh mix of questions.
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Edit the title and choose A4 or US Letter.
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Download the PDF with its answer key and print it.
About these verb tenses worksheets
Tense tells us when something happens. These worksheets cover the simple past, present and future, the continuous (I am reading, he was cooking) and the present perfect (she has finished), with clue words like yesterday, now and tomorrow that signal the right tense.
What the worksheet covers
The question bank for this topic has 10 choose-the-right-word sentences, 6 sentences to rewrite and 9 items to sort. Each worksheet mixes a selection, so no two are the same.
- Question types: choose the right word, correct the sentences, sort the words.
- Best for: grades 2–6 (ages 7–12).
Teaching tips
- Make a class chart of irregular past tenses (go → went, see → saw).
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Frequently asked questions
How do I know which tense to use?
Look for time clues: yesterday and last week signal the past; now, every day and look! signal the present; tomorrow and next week signal the future.
What age is this worksheet for?
Grades 2–6 (ages 7–12). The questions use plain language and avoid trick wording.
Can I print it in black and white?
Yes. The worksheet uses light tints that print clearly in grey, or pick the grey colour theme.
Is there an answer key?
Yes. Every worksheet ends with an answer key on its own page. Switch it off if you’re giving the sheet as a test.
Will every worksheet be the same?
No. Each tap of “New worksheet” picks a different mix of questions from the topic’s question bank, so you can give different versions to different students.
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