Shift in Verb Tense

Front

What is a verb tense?

Back

A verb tense indicates the time at which an action takes place, such as past, present, or future.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

Front

What is the past tense of 'wonder'?

Back

The past tense of 'wonder' is 'wondered'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What does it mean to shift verb tense?

Back

To shift verb tense means to change the form of a verb to indicate a different time frame for the action.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What is the present tense of 'eat'?

Back

The present tense of 'eat' is 'eats'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

When should you use the past tense?

Back

Use the past tense to describe actions that have already happened.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What is an example of a sentence with a correct verb tense?

Back

She plays soccer every Saturday.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

Front

What is the future tense of 'belong'?

Back

The future tense of 'belong' is 'will belong'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

How do you identify a shift in verb tense?

Back

Look for inconsistencies in the time frame of the verbs used in a sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

Front

What is the past tense of 'make'?

Back

The past tense of 'make' is 'made'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What is the present continuous tense?

Back

The present continuous tense describes actions that are currently happening, formed with 'is/are' + verb-ing.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D