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To define when an action takes place, a verb is written in a “tense” form.  These tenses include the following:   PRESENT TENSE:  A verb that shows an action that is taking place at that very moment (in the present) is a present tense verb.   PAST TENSE:  A verb that shows that an action took place in the past is a past tense verb.  PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS TENSE:  A verb that shows an action that started in the past but was completed is known as a past perfect continuous tense.  It is a verb that is preceded by the words “had been.”  FUTURE TENSE:  A verb that tells us that an action is... Show more
Grades 6, 7 and 8 - English Language - Middle School - Verbs - Tenses
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1. For the sentence below, find the correct verb tense from the choices given.

The elephant will sit on the stool put in the middle of the ring.
2. For the sentence below, find the correct verb tense from the choices given.

He will call me once he finds out the answer to my question.
3. For the sentence below, find the correct verb tense from the choices given.

He tried to make up with her but she wasn’t ready.
4. For the sentence below, find the correct verb tense from the choices given.

The student body had been voting when the dismissal bell rang.
5. For the sentence below, find the correct verb tense from the choices given.

The school’s rally ended peacefully.
6. For the sentence below, find the correct verb tense from the choices given.

Sally and John had been trying for a baby for years when they finally received their little miracle!
7. For the sentence below, find the correct verb tense from the choices given.

James had been looking for an engagement ring for hours before he found the right one.
8. For the sentence below, find the correct verb tense from the choices given.

The Pastor worked on his Sunday sermon for hours.
9. For the sentence below, find the correct verb tense from the choices given.

She wished she had gone to the mall with her friends.
10. For the sentence below, find the correct verb tense from the choices given.

Many people died in the holocaust.
11. For the sentence below, find the correct verb tense from the choices given.

Sally and John had been trying for a baby for years when they finally received their little miracle!
12. For the sentence below, find the correct verb tense from the choices given.

She smiles so sweetly.
13. For the sentence below, find the correct verb tense from the choices given.

Rover is so happy to see you!
14. For the sentence below, find the correct verb tense from the choices given.

She wished she had gone to the mall with her friends.
15. For the sentence below, find the correct verb tense from the choices given.

The school’s rally ended peacefully.
16. For the sentence below, find the correct verb tense from the choices given.

The Pastor worked on his Sunday sermon for hours.
17. For the sentence below, find the correct verb tense from the choices given.

Rover is so happy to see you!
18. For the sentence below, find the correct verb tense from the choices given.

Jamie will be the Grand Marshall in the July 4th Parade.
19. For the sentence below, find the correct verb tense from the choices given.

He had been jumping on the bed when he fell off.
20. For the sentence below, find the correct verb tense from the choices given.

The water will boil once it reaches the right temperature.

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