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Present Simple Tense Practice

A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and using the present simple tense in sentences.

Grade 5 ELA GrammarGrammar and MechanicsParts of SpeechVerbsVerb TensesPresent Simple Tense
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Multiple ChoiceFill in the BlanksShort AnswerTrue / FalseLong Answer

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.1.B

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ELAGrammarVerbsPresent Simple TenseGrade 5
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Present Simple Tense Practice

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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to demonstrate your understanding of the present simple tense.

Choose the sentence that uses the present simple tense correctly.

1. Which sentence is in the present simple tense?

a

She is singing a song.

b

They played soccer yesterday.

c

He eats breakfast every morning.

d

We will go to the park.

2. Which verb is in the present simple tense?

a

running

b

ran

c

runs

d

will run

Fill in the blank with the correct present simple form of the verb in parentheses.

1. My sister   (love) to read books.

2. They   (go) to school every day.

3. The sun   (rise) in the east.

4. We   (eat) dinner at 6 PM.

Rewrite each sentence in the present simple tense.

1. She was playing in the park.

2. They will visit their grandparents.

Read each statement and determine if it is true or false regarding the present simple tense.

1. The present simple tense is used for actions happening right now.

T

True

F

False

2. We add '-s' or '-es' to the verb for third-person singular subjects (he, she, it).

T

True

F

False

Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) about your daily routine. Make sure to use at least three verbs in the present simple tense. Underline each verb you use.