Coming Distractions Verb Tenses

Which tense is the verb ASKS in the sentence below?

The man asks Angelo to fix the broken chair.

• past tense

• present tense

• future tense

• historical tense

Which tense is the verb BARKED in the sentence below?

The bog barked and woke up the baby.

• past tense

• now tense

• future tense

• present tense

Which tense is the verb WILL GO in the sentence below?

Barbara will go to see her aunt and uncle.

• past tense

• future tense

• will be tense

• present tense

Which of these sentences has a PAST TENSE verb?

The verbs are underlined in each sentence.

• We will visit the museum next week.

• There is a new exhibit at the museum.

• Walter used a map to find his way to the museum.

• The museum features old photographs of the community.

Which of these sentences has a PRESENT TENSE verb?

The verbs are underlined in each sentence.

• Samuel enjoys reading.

• The librarian checked in my books.

• I will check out a book from the library.

• The boy looked for a book about sailing.

Which of these sentences has a FUTURE TENSE verb?

The verbs are underlined in each sentence.

• The moon is bright tonight.

• We looked at the moon last night.

• The moon looks like it changes shape.

• The moon will be full tomorrow night.

Which verb best completes the sentence below?

Yesterday Barney __________ some wood for the fire.

• chop

• chops

• chopped

• will chop

Which verb best completes the sentence below?

The runners are on the track. They _________ jumping hurdles.

• practice

• practiced

• practices

• practicing

Which verb best completes the sentence below?

Next month, Martha ________ to Tampa, Florida.

• move

• moved

• moving

• will move

Which verb best completes the sentence below?

Byron __________ his dog in the park yesterday.

• walk

• walks

• walked

• will walk