Principal Parts of Verbs and Tenses

Identify the principal part of the verb in the sentence:

I usually type on the computer instead of writing.

• present

• present participle

• past

• past participle

Identify the principal part of the verb in the sentence:

We have listened to public radio for years.

• present

• present participle

• past

• past participle

Identify the principal part of the verb in the sentence:

I am trying to be a good friend.

• present

• present participle

• past

• past participle

Identify the principal part of the verb in the sentence:

I really like the new team uniforms.

• present

• present participle

• past

• past participle

Identify the principal part of the verb in the sentence:

I was waiting for you for a long time.

• present

• present participle

• past

• past participle

Identify the principal part of the verb in the sentence:

Ali planned my surprise party.

• present

• present participle

• past

• past participle

Identify the principal part of the verb in the sentence:

I had expected a longer meeting.

• present

• present participle

• past

• past participle

Identify the principal part of the verb in the sentence:

Mr. Jameson coaches the Little League team.

• present

• present participle

• past

• past participle

Identify the principal part of the verb in the sentence:

The band will be playing at Town Hall.

• present

• present participle

• past

• past participle

Identify the principal part of the verb in the sentence:

Maura has often visited her aunt in Florida.

• present

• present participle

• past

• past participle