Students choose which sentence correctly uses the past progressive, identify the irregular past tense of 'choose,' and spot the tense shift error among three sentence options. Part B has five fill-in-the-blank problems about the past progressive helper verb, the irregular past of 'freeze,' and the term for mid-paragraph tense switches.
Identifying tense shift errors in student sentences develops the self-editing skill writers need during revision.
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Verb Tenses
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Which sentence uses the past progressive tense correctly?
A) She was painted a picture yesterday.
B) She was painting a picture when the phone rang.
C) She painting a picture last night.
D) She will be painting a picture tomorrow.
2. What is the correct past tense of the irregular verb "choose"?
A) choosed
B) chosen
C) chose
D) choosing
3. Which sentence has a tense shift error?
A) She walked to the store and bought milk.
B) He studies hard and passes every test.
C) They played soccer and then goes home.
D) We will pack our bags and leave early.
4. In which sentence is the future progressive tense used?
A) I will finish my report tonight.
B) I am finishing my report now.
C) I will be finishing my report during study hall.
D) I finished my report yesterday.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. The past progressive tense uses was or were plus a verb ending in -ing.
2. The irregular past tense of "freeze" is froze.
3. A tense shift happens when a writer switches tenses in the same sentence or paragraph.
4. The present progressive tense shows an action that is happening right now.
5. The irregular past tense of "speak" is spoke.
Verb Tenses
★ Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Which sentence uses the past progressive tense correctly?
A) She was painted a picture yesterday.
B) She was painting a picture when the phone rang.
C) She painting a picture last night.
D) She will be painting a picture tomorrow.
2. What is the correct past tense of the irregular verb "choose"?
A) choosed
B) chosen
C) chose
D) choosing
3. Which sentence has a tense shift error?
A) She walked to the store and bought milk.
B) He studies hard and passes every test.
C) They played soccer and then goes home.
D) We will pack our bags and leave early.
4. In which sentence is the future progressive tense used?
A) I will finish my report tonight.
B) I am finishing my report now.
C) I will be finishing my report during study hall.
D) I finished my report yesterday.
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1) The past progressive tense uses was or were plus a verb ending in -ing.
2) The irregular past tense of "freeze" is froze.
3) A tense shift happens when a writer switches tenses in the same sentence or paragraph.
4) The present progressive tense shows an action that is happening right now.
5) The irregular past tense of "speak" is spoke.
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