Past Tense Verbs Worksheet
A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and using past tense verbs correctly in sentences and writing.
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Past Tense Verbs Practice
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Read each section carefully and follow the instructions to complete the activities about past tense verbs.
Read the passage below. Pay close attention to the verbs used.
Yesterday, a little bird built a nest outside my window. It collected twigs and leaves all morning. By afternoon, the nest looked cozy and complete. Later, the bird laid three tiny blue eggs. I watched them carefully. My cat sat on the windowsill and observed the new arrivals with great interest. We both felt excited for the baby birds to hatch.
1. Which of the following words from the passage is NOT in the past tense?
built
collected
cat
laid
2. In the sentence, "My cat sat on the windowsill and observed the new arrivals with great interest," what is the past tense verb?
cat
windowsill
observed
interest
Complete each sentence by writing the past tense form of the verb in parentheses.
1. She her homework after school. (finish)
2. They to the park yesterday. (go)
3. The dog loudly at the mailman. (bark)
4. I a delicious dinner last night. (cook)
5. We a movie on Friday. (watch)
1. Write a sentence using the past tense of the verb 'sing'.
2. What is the past tense of the verb 'run'? Use it in a sentence.
Indicate whether each statement about past tense verbs is True or False.
1. Most regular verbs form the past tense by adding '-ed' to the end.
True
False
2. The word 'will go' is an example of a past tense verb.
True
False
Write a short story (at least 5 sentences) about what you did last weekend. Underline all the past tense verbs you use.