Grammar Worksheet · Grades 3–5
Verb Tenses Worksheet
A printable grammar worksheet for grades 3-5 that helps students identify and switch between past, present, and future verb tense. Students label 12 verbs as past, present, or future, and then rewrite the verb in 8 sentences into the tense shown in brackets. A complete answer key is included.
Subject
Grammar
Grades
Grades 3–5
Skill Focus
Verb Tenses, verbs
Lesson Length
15 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
Verb tense tells WHEN an action happens, and it is one of the most important grammar skills in elementary writing. Students who can recognize and switch tense write more consistent paragraphs and avoid the common past-to-present jumps that confuse a reader.
Section A is a quick 12-item label drill. Students label each verb past, present, or future. Section B raises the difficulty: each sentence shows a verb in one tense and a target tense in brackets, and students must rewrite the verb in the target tense.
Page 2 is a complete answer key in a compact two-column grid for quick spot-checking. The reference box on page 1 explains all three tenses with a short before/now/later example.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box aloud and ask students to say what they did yesterday (past), are doing now (present), and will do tomorrow (future).
Work Section A independently as a 4-5 minute warm-up.
Move to Section B and read item 13 together; show how to find the verb, drop the current ending, and rewrite it in the target tense.
Use the answer key on page 2 for self-check or aide spot-check.
Pair with the Action Verbs Worksheet or Helping Verbs Worksheet for additional verb practice.
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Verb Tenses Worksheet
A printable grammar worksheet for grades 3-5 that helps students identify and switch between past, present, and future verb tense. Students label 12 verbs as past, present, or future, and then rewrite the verb in 8 sentences into the tense shown in brackets. A complete answer key is included.
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