Grade 3 - Grammar

Grade 3 Past, Present, and Future Verbs Worksheet

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Past, Present, and Future Verbs

Grade 3 - Grammar - Challenge Me

Worksheet 1
  1. Which sentence uses a past-tense form of "choose"?

  2. Choose the present-tense form of "measure" for one person.

  3. Which verb phrase shows future tense for "study"?

  4. In "Ms. Hill taught the lesson yesterday.", which word or phrase is the past-tense verb?

  5. Which sentence keeps the verb tense clear for a future action using "build"?

  6. Which sentence uses a past-tense form of "build"?

  7. Choose the present-tense form of "write" for one person.

  8. Which verb phrase shows future tense for "write"?

  9. In "Lena studied the map last night.", which word or phrase is the past-tense verb?

  10. Which sentence keeps the verb tense clear for a future action using "carry"?

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About this worksheet

Past, present, and future verbs show when an action happens matters in third grade because students are writing longer answers and need grammar choices that make meaning clear. Third graders may notice a time word but still choose the wrong verb form, or they may add -ed to irregular verbs such as write and choose. This worksheet keeps the work inside complete sentences instead of isolated labels. Students identify verb tense, choose the matching verb form, use time clues, and revise sentences so the tense stays consistent. The items rotate across identifying the feature, choosing a correct revision, explaining what a word or mark does, and rejecting common distractors. Support versions use familiar school contexts and shorter sentences. Standard and challenge versions add closer choices and more varied wording. Encourage your child to read the whole sentence aloud before answering, then check whether the answer fits both the grammar rule and the meaning. That habit prevents guessing from one nearby word and builds editing habits for real writing.

What your child will learn

  • Identify past, present, and future verbs
  • Use time clues
  • Choose regular and irregular verb forms
  • Keep tense consistent

Worked example

'Jada wrote yesterday' is past tense, but 'Jada will write tomorrow' is future tense.

Common mistake

Using the time clue correctly but choosing a verb form that does not match it.

Helpful hint

Use the time word and the verb form together.

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with past, present, and future verbs?
Using the time clue correctly but choosing a verb form that does not match it.
How can I help my child with past, present, and future verbs?
Use the time word and the verb form together.
Are these 3rd grade grammar worksheets free to print?
Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.