Practice exercises for present, past, future expressions
Here are some practice exercises for present, past, and future expressions based on various English tenses:
Present Tense Exercises:
- Complete sentences with the correct present tense form (simple, continuous, perfect).
- Fill in blanks with correct verb forms in sentences like “He usually ___ (go) for a jog” or “I ___ (just/finish) my homework.”
- Convert sentences to questions or negative forms in present tense.
Past Tense Exercises:
- Fill in blanks using past simple or past continuous verbs, e.g., “She ___ (visit) her grandmother last weekend.”
- Change affirmative past sentences into negative or questions.
- Identify past tense usage by labeling sentences as past.
Future Tense Exercises:
- Complete sentences predicting future actions, e.g., “We will be ___ on holiday next week.”
- Change other tense sentences into future tense forms like future continuous or future perfect.
- Practice using “will” and “going to” for future intentions and plans.
Mixed Tense Exercises:
- Complete sentences choosing the correct tense between present, past, or future based on context.
- Change sentences among tenses while keeping their meaning consistent.
- Exercises including different time expressions to guide tense choice.
Several websites offer free downloadable worksheets and interactive exercises for all these tenses, with answers provided to check work immediately, useful to strengthen understanding and usage of English tenses in different contexts. If preferred, exercises can be tailored for elementary to advanced levels.
If specific types of exercises or formats are desired (fill-in-the-blank, sentence transformation, question formation, etc.), that can be arranged too. Would you like a sample set of exercises here or links to interactive practice sites? 2, 3, 6, 7