Present Perfect Tense Practice
A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on understanding and using the present perfect tense.
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Present Perfect Tense Practice
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Read each section carefully and follow the instructions to complete the activities on the present perfect tense.
The Present Perfect Tense is used to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time before now, or an action that started in the past and continues to the present. It is formed using 'have' or 'has' + the past participle of the verb.
Example: I have lived in this town for five years. (Started in the past, continues now)
Example: She has finished her homework. (Action happened at an unspecified time before now)
Complete the following sentences using the present perfect tense of the verb in parentheses.
1. My family (travel) to many different countries.
2. The students (learn) about ancient Egypt.
3. She (read) that book twice.
4. We (see) that movie before.
5. He (not/eat) breakfast yet.
Choose the correct present perfect form to complete each sentence.
1. They in that house for ten years.
have lived
has lived
are living
lived
2. My sister her favorite toy.
have lost
has lost
loses
lost
Rewrite the following sentences using the present perfect tense.
1. I visited that museum last year.
2. She started learning piano three months ago.
Determine if the following statements about the present perfect tense are True or False.
1. The present perfect tense always uses 'did' as a helping verb.
True
False
2. We use the present perfect tense to talk about actions that are still happening or have just finished.
True
False
Write three sentences of your own using the present perfect tense. Underline the present perfect verb in each sentence.