The present tense of a verb names an action that takes place now.
The past tense of a verb names an action that has already happened.
The future tense of a verb names an action that will take place in the future.
The verb is underlined. Write whether the verb is in the present, past, or future tense.
1. Steven entered the elevator to the observation floor.
2. Luis gazed out over the city.
3. The tourists admire the view.
4. They will use the telescopes.
5. We shall visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
6. The students like the armor exhibit.
7. The subway trains roar through the station.
8. We almost missed our stop.
Write the verb in each sentence. Then write whether it is in the present, past, or future tense.
Cars crowd the streets.
9. 10.
Many people will climb the stairs.
11. 12.
The students packed their lunches.
13. 14.
They will eat in the park.
15. 16.
I drink milk with my sandwich.
17. 18.
Gloria will share her grapes.
19. 20.
A boy dropped his bag.
21. 22.
The driver parked the bus nearby.
23. 24.
