Past and Present Tense Verb Practice

PAST TENSE:

• The ant worked busily.

• The ant works busily.

PRESENT TENSE:

• The grasshopper can play his violin.

• The grasshopper played his violin.

PAST TENSE

• The grasshopper laughed and laughed.

• I laugh at the funny joke.

PRESENT TENSE:

• "I wish for a golden fishing rod!"

• The fisherman wished for a golden fishing rod.

PAST TENSE

• The fisherman was surprised.

• The fisherman is surprised.

PAST TENSE

• The fishing rods were broken.

• The fishing rods are broken.

PRESENT TENSE

• We all go on a camping trip together.

• We all went on a camping trip together.

PAST TENSE

• "You can make toys at our workshop" said the elves.

• The elves make toys at their workshop.

PRESENT TENSE

• Santa Clause brings presents to children every Christmas.

• St. Nicholas brought presents to children around the world.

PAST TENSE

• Rabbit liked to run.

• Rabbit likes to run.