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Free printable past and present tense worksheets for 1st grade. Students compare how verbs change form to show whether an action is happening now or already happened, practicing both regular and common irregular verb forms. Ideal for building tense awareness in early writers. Part of our verbs worksheets collection.

What You'll Learn

  • Identify past and present tense verbs in sentences
  • Convert verbs between past and present tense forms
  • Apply correct tense to describe when actions occur

FAQ

What is the difference between past and present tense for 1st graders?

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Present tense describes what is happening now (she jumps), while past tense tells what already happened (she jumped).

Do these worksheets cover irregular past tense verbs like 'went' or 'saw'?

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Many past and present tense worksheets include a mix of regular verbs (-ed endings) and common irregular forms that 1st graders encounter frequently.

How does this skill connect to reading comprehension?

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Recognizing verb tense helps students understand the timeline of a story and follow whether events are happening now or in the past.

Grade
1st Grade
Ages
Ages 6-7
Subject
Grammar & Writing
Format
Printable PDF

Comments

3

Emily W.

Homeschool parent

May 2026

Excited for this one! I've been hunting for a good printable on this topic for weeks.

Sarah K.

Kindergarten Teacher

May 2026

So excited for this to be ready! My students really need more practice with this topic.

Priya N.

Kindergarten Teacher

Apr 2026

This is going straight into my lesson plans the second it drops. Please prioritize this one!

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