Lesson 2: Verb tences

Match the verbs in the sentences with the verb tenses. I will return the library books today.

future

Match the verbs in the sentences with the verb tenses. Caleb will have finished the race by 2:00 p.m.

future perfect

verb phrase

the main verb plus any auxiliary verbs

Match the verbs in the sentences with the verb tenses. Paul has brought us the tools we need.

present perfect

Match the verbs in the sentences with the verb tenses. I am writing a story about an explorer

progressive

progressive tence

a verb that expresses continuing action and uses a form of the verb be with the present participle of the verb (formed by adding -ing), such as "You are winning!"

perfect tence

a verb that shows action or "being" that occurred sometime in the past and may continue in the present

Match the verbs in the sentences with the verb tenses. The balloon burst in the air.

past

Match the verbs in the sentences with the verb tenses. Romy had never swum in the ocean before today.

past perfect

Match the verbs in the sentences with the verb tenses. Jada eats very healthy meals.

present