Verb Tenses Quiz

Kai is late for school, and his teachers are wondering where he is. Finally, one of them says, "Kai's father has called to tell us about his dentist appointment." Which tense is "has called"?

• Past Perfect

• Present Perfect

• Future Perfect

Answer explanation

"has called" indicates the present perfect verb tense. Remember: when working with the present perfect tense, we use the helping verbs "has" OR "have" followed by the past tense form of the verb. We use "has" here because the subject is Kai's dad.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Imagine this: By the time you return to California, Mason will have celebrated his fourth birthday! Can you identify the tense used in this sentence?

• Present Perfect

• Past Perfect

• Future Perfect

Answer explanation

"will have celebrated" indicates the future perfect verb tense. Remember: when working with the future perfect tense, we use the helping verbs "will have" followed by the past tense form of the verb.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Imagine a dinner race between David and Elijah! Read the sentence and choose the correct tense: David had finished his dinner before Elijah finished his.

• Future Perfect

• Past Perfect

• Present Perfect

Answer explanation

"had finished" indicates the past perfect verb tense. Remember: when working with the past perfect tense, we use the helping verb "had" followed by the past tense form of the verb.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Imagine young Samuel, a budding hero! Before he turned fifteen, he __________ an award for his bravery. (past perfect)

• had received

• will have received

• has received

Answer explanation

"had received" indicates the past perfect verb tense. Remember: when working with the past perfect tense, we use the helping verb "had" with the past tense form of the verb.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Imagine Nora is on a mission to tidy up before her dad arrives. She __________ up the mess by the time her dad gets home. (future perfect)

• had scrubbed

• will have scrubbed

• will have been scrubbing

Answer explanation

"will have scrubbed" indicates the future perfect verb tense. Remember: when working with the future perfect tense, we use the helping verbs "will have" along with the past tense form of the verb.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Elijah is on a mission to uncover the secrets of a notorious villain. Choose the correct Perfect Verb Tense to complete the sentence. "I __________ his villain career for fifteen years." (present perfect)

• will have followed

• has followed

• have followed

Answer explanation

"have followed" indicates the present perfect verb tense. Remember: when working with the present perfect tense, we use the helping verbs "has" OR "have" followed by the past tense form of the verb. We use "have" in this case because the subject is I.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

In the world of futuristic inventions, Dr. Red is gearing up for the ultimate showdown! Can you help him choose the correct Perfect Verb Tense to complete this sentence? Dr. Red __________ his shrinking robot for the upcoming competition. (present perfect)

• has finished

• will has finish

• will have finishing

Answer explanation

"has finished" indicates the present perfect verb tense. Remember: when working with the present perfect tense, we use the helping verbs "has" OR "have" followed by the past tense form of the verb. In this case, we use "has" because the subject is Dr. Red.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Abigail and Benjamin are discussing movies. Which sentence shows how Abigail used the verb 'watch' in the Past Perfect tense?

• Abigail had watched the movie before it was removed from the theater.

• Abigail watches the movie every weekend.

• Abigail is watching the movie right now.

• Abigail will watch the movie tomorrow.

Answer explanation

"had watched" indicates the present perfect verb tense. Remember: when working with the past perfect tense, we use the helping verb "had" followed by the past tense form of the verb.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Benjamin and Avery are having a friendly competition. Who can correctly use the Present Perfect tense for the verb 'write' first? Choose the right sentence!

• I have written a letter.

• I write a letter.

• I will write a letter.

• I am writing a letter.

Answer explanation

"have written" indicates the present perfect verb tense. Remember: when working with the present perfect tense, we use the helping verbs "has" OR "have" followed by the past tense form of the verb. In this case, we use "have" because the subject is I.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Imagine Benjamin is planning a surprise for his friends. Which sentence shows that he will have completed painting the house by next week?

• I will have painted the house by next week.

• I am painting the house now.

• I painted the house yesterday.

• I will paint the house tomorrow.

Answer explanation

"will have painted" indicates the future perfect verb tense. Remember: when working with the future perfect tense, we use the helping verbs "will have" followed by the past tense form of the verb.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D