Verb Tenses Test

Front

What is a verb tense?

Back

A verb tense indicates the time of action or state of being expressed by the verb, typically categorized as past, present, or future.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

Front

What is the present tense used for?

Back

The present tense is used to describe actions that are currently happening or habitual actions.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

Front

What is the past tense used for?

Back

The past tense is used to describe actions that have already happened.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What is the future tense used for?

Back

The future tense is used to describe actions that will happen at a later time.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

Front

Identify the tense: 'The cat is meowing.'

Back

Present tense.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

Front

Identify the tense: 'The nurse will check your temperature.'

Back

Future tense.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

Identify the tense: 'Craig is playing soccer.'

Back

Present tense.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

Front

Identify the tense: 'She will cut your hair next weekend.'

Back

Future tense.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.1.1E

Front

Identify the tense: 'He finished his homework.'

Back

Past tense.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.5.1C

Front

What is the structure of a simple present tense verb?

Back

The simple present tense is formed using the base form of the verb (e.g., 'play', 'eat'). For third-person singular, add 's' or 'es' (e.g., 'plays', 'eats').

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.1.1C