Verb Shifts and Perfect Forms

Decide whether or not the verb tense is used correctly.

As Richard ties his shoes, the telephone rang.

• correct

• incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

Decide whether or not the verb tense is used correctly.

Last week, we learned about chemical and physical reactions. Tomorrow, we will experiment in the lab.

• correct

• incorrect

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Mike works at the store and he helped several customers.

• Correct verb usage

• Incorrect verb shift

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

As you _____ around at the vibrant colors, notice the sounds of the rainforest.

• look
• looked
• will look
• had looked

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Practically every color of the rainbow can _______ found in the rainforests.

• been
• be
• being
• will be

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Decide whether or not the verb tense is used correctly.

The crowd cheered with excitement when the ball will land straight into the goal.

• correct

• incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

Is the sentence written correctly?
Alek swims across the pool, dove into the deep end, and will play with his friends.

• No
• Yes

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Is the sentence written correctly?
Rachel makes a list of good students and checked their behavior all day.

• No
• Yes

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Fix any verbs that dont match the tense of the verb written in blue. 
The actors will read the script on their own, and then practiced the scenes with each other over the weekend.

• will practice
• practices
• practicing

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

is the sentence written correctly?
Jamesha practiced her math problems and got all of them correct on the test.

• Yes
• No

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B