Present or Past Tense

Which sentence is written in present tense?

• The Patriots are winning the game.

• The Patriots have won the game.

Which sentence is written in present tense?

• My parents lived in Tuscaloosa.

• My parents live in Tuscaloosa.

Which sentence is written in present tense?

• Billy and Bob often study math together.

• Billy and Bob often studied math together.

Which sentence is written in present tense?

• My favorite teacher is Mr. Smith.

• My favorite teacher was Mr. Smith.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

Which sentence is written in present tense?

• She sings 25 songs at her concerts.

• She sang 25 songs at her concerts.

Which sentence is written in present tense?

• That sprinter ran a 20-second 200 meter dash.

• That sprinter runs a 20-second 200 meter dash.

Which sentence is written in present tense?

• Chantell enjoys watching basketball games and playing video games.

• Chantell enjoyed watching basketball games and playing video games.

Which sentence is written in present tense?

• When Marquise has free time, he likes to read science fiction novels.

• When Marquise had free time, he liked to read science fiction novels.

Which tense is this sentence written in?

Unless you are the lead dog, the view never changes.

• present tense

• past tense

Which tense is this sentence written in?

Whenever he cooked for his family, Xavier made something delicious.

• present tense

• past tense