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Activities: “What are the verb tenses in English?”

By: revel arroway
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These activities are part of our English Grammar series. The skills we are practicing here are covered in our article:

Activity 1: Sentence tense check!

Look at each sentence and figure out what tense it is in. Compare each sentence to the sentences in the post or use the tense/aspect table to help you decide.

Note:
Some sentences can be used in more than one tense. Check any item that applies.

  • Patty reserved a plane ticket.

  • Patty thinks Barcelona is beautiful.

  • Patty is going to study Catalan.

  • Patty is planning a visit to Barcelona.

  • Patty saw some beautiful architecture.

  • Patty has been to Barcelona once.

  • Patty will get an earlier flight next time.

  • Patty loves Barcelona.

Activity 2: Verb tense check!

Now, check the tense you think these verbs are in. Again, there may be more than one answer!

  • go

  • had

  • is eating

  • studies

  • was reading

  • has seen

  • will visit

Activity 3: Patty’s trip to Barcelona (Challenge!)

Read Patty’s story about her past trip to Barcelona. Mark the verbs that are used in the wrong tense! If you think you know the correct form, add that too by typing it in the box below!

Note:
There can be more than one way to correct the incorrect verbs!
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