Past Tenses

Which sentence is in a past tense?

• I do not know the answer to this question.

• You were beautiful in that dress.

• Could you come in earlier next time?

• I'm ready for the next question.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which sentence is in a past tense?

• Lucy was not studying when I saw her.

• English is my favorite class.

• You will improve your skills if you practice.

• Never speak to me again.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which sentence is in a past tense?

• No one likes to feel anxious.

• I was sleeping when you tried to reach me.

• I am starting ukulele lessons this summer.

• My sister is very disappointed about her grades.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which sentence is in a past tense?

• I thought you were ready to start already.

• My dog is annoying when he wants to play.

• Will you reconsider your decision?

• You're not trying hard enough!

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which sentence is in a past tense?

• I am trying to impress you.

• Does it work?

• My brother will be a father in February next year.

• I've been worried about you.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

Complete the sentence with the Simple past form.

"My brother (to be) angry at me yesterday."

• is

• will be

• has been

• was

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1D

Complete the sentence with the Simple past form.

"My math teacher (to teach) us fractions."

• teached

• was teaching

• taught

• has taught

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Complete the sentence with the Past continuous form.

"Noah (to have) a very nice conversation with that girl."

• had

• did have

• was having

• is having

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

Complete the sentence with the Past perfect tense.

"They (to vote) at the beginning of the meeting.

• have voted

• had voted

• did vote

• were voting

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Complete the sentence with the Present perfect continuous tense.

"We (to try) to find his wallet since we realized it was lost.

• tried

• were trying

• have been trying

• try

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D