Past, Present, and Future Tenses

Past, Present, and Future Tenses

HMH Lesson 3.2.1

Present, Past, and Future Verb Tenses

A verb in the present tense shows action that is happening now.

The past tense shows action that has happened.

The future tense shows action that will happen.

What to look for...

• The past tense of many verbs is formed by adding -ed to the present-tense form. These are called regular verbs.

• The future tense is formed by placing will before the first-person, present-tense form of the verb.

Examples

• My brother waits in line for movie tickets. (Present Tense)

• My brother waited in line for movie tickets the other day. (Past Tense)

• Tomorrow, my brother will wait in line for movie tickets. (Future Tense)

Multiple Choice

Identify the tense of the action verb: Carly likes going to the movies.

• present tense

• past tense

• future tense

Multiple Choice

Identify the tense of the action verb: We enjoyed Vic Hall's latest adventure film.

• present tense

• past tense

• future tense

Multiple Choice

Identify the tense of the action verb: I watched the film with fascination.

• present tense

• past tense

• future tense

Multiple Choice

Identify the tense of the action verb: Sam will meet us at the theater.

• present tense

• past tense

• future tense

Multiple Choice

Identify the tense of the action verb: Melissa loved the movie script.

• present tense

• past tense

• future tense