Past and present tense

Introduce the skill with a brief whole-class activity, such as calling out examples and asking students to give a thumbs up when they hear present tense verbs in a sentence. Then let students work through the worksheet independently or in pairs, referring to a class anchor chart if one is available. When reviewing answers, ask students to explain why an answer is correct rather than just confirming it. These present tense verbs worksheets work well as a focused practice activity, a homework assignment, or a warm-up at the start of a language arts lesson.

These present tense verbs worksheets for 1st grade give students the targeted language arts practice they need to master this important grammar skill. Students identify, sort, complete, and write using present tense verbs through a variety of exercises designed to reinforce both recognition and application. Our verbs worksheets connect grammar practice to reading and writing so students see how present tense verbs works in real language. Building a solid understanding of present tense verbs in 1st grade sets students up for stronger writing and clearer communication in every subject.

This worksheet is designed for 1st Grade students (Ages 6-7), aligned to Common Core standard L.1.1.E. It can also be used as review for early students at the next grade level or as an introduction for advanced students.

Yes. This worksheet works for homeschool, classroom, and tutoring settings. Print individual pages for targeted practice, or print the full set as a packet. Works great as a morning warm-up, independent center activity, or fast-finisher task.

First graders should identify action verbs in sentences, use verbs in the past and present tense, and begin to understand subject-verb agreement (CCSS L.1.1e). They should recognize that verbs tell what someone or something does and are essential parts of every sentence.

Start with physical movement: have students act out verbs (jump, run, write, sing) and name the action. Then identify verbs in sentences. Worksheets that pair action illustrations with sentence completion exercises help students connect the concept of "doing" to the grammatical category.

Past tense describes actions that already happened. First graders learn to add -ed to regular verbs (walked, jumped) and begin encountering irregular past tenses (ran, went, said). Worksheets that show a "today/yesterday" format make the tense shift clear.