English

Quarter 2
Module 1: Lesson 1
Don’t Be Tensed with Tenses!
English – Grade 5
Quarter 2 – Module 1: Lesson 1: Don’t Be Tensed with Tenses!

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MODULE 1: Lesson 1
Don’t Be Tensed with Tenses
(Composing Clear and Coherent Sentences Using Aspects of Verbs)

Hi there! I am so happy to have you back in our class.

Today is another fun and exciting time to learn new concepts and
develop your English skill.
You have learned about the simple tenses of the verb and now you
will be encountering the other aspect of verbs. We are going to learn
how perfect tenses differ from the other aspects of verbs and how
they are used.
So, let’s get started!

Specifically, after working on this module, you should be able to:

1. Differentiate the perfect tenses of verbs;

2. Compose sentences using the correct form of the verb.

YOUR READINESS CHECK

Identify the verb used in each sentence. Write it on your answer sheet.
1. `Liza and Lulu stay home all the time.
2. Liza and Lulu have stayed in their house since March.
3. They took their final exam last month.
4. They had taken their final exam before their place was put on lockdown.
5. They will keep themselves busy tomorrow.
6. They shall have kept themselves healthy before classes open again.

If you are done answering, check your work and see the
answers in the Answer Key page. Then, be back on this
page.

How many correct answers did you get?

If you got 5 or 6, good job! If you got 4 and below, don’t
worry.
Head on to our lesson and try the next tasks to learn more.

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 YOUR VOCABULARY BUILDER

Define the following terms below based on your previous knowledge. You may
also use any available reference. Write each definition on your answer sheet.
1. Verb_____________________________________________________________
2. Simple Tense______________________________________________________
3. Perfect Tense ___________________________________________________

Great job!
Now that you are already equipped with some of the needed
information, I think you are now ready to continue with your
learning adventure. Have fun and Good luck!

YOUR INITIAL TASK

Copy the verbs used in the Your Readiness Check on the table below. Classify them
according to the tense of the verb by checking the column where they belong. Write
on your answer sheet.

SIMPLE TENSE PERFECT TENSE

VERB PRESENT PAST FUTURE PRESENT PAST FUTURE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

The simple aspect of verbs involves three tenses: simple present, simple past,
and simple future tense.
• The simple present tense is used to describe actions being done in the
present.
• The simple past tense is used to describe actions that are already done.
• The simple future tense is used to describe actions that will just happen
in the future.

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To know more about the perfect tense, please refer to Your Guide below.

YOUR GUIDE

Perfect Tense
This tense of the verb is used to indicate a completed, or "perfected," action or
condition. There are three perfect tenses: present perfect, past perfect, and future
perfect.
Verbs in the perfect form use "have" or "had" + the past participle.
Present Perfect: I have finished my homework already.
Past Perfect: He had watched TV before he played basketball.
Future Perfect: She will have finished her task by the time her parents return.
Present Perfect Tense
➢ action that started in the past and continues to the present
➢ action that has just been finished at the time of speaking
➢ action that happened recently at an indefinite time
The verb in the present perfect tense is formed by:
➢ has or have + past participle of the verb
➢ has or have + been + past participle
Some time expressions used to indicate present perfect tense are: since last, for,
already, just, yet, and ever since.
Examples:
1. I have just finished the lesson.
2. My cousin has submitted his work already.
Past Perfect Tense
➢ expresses action that started and ended before another past action
➢ the verb is formed with the helping verb had and the past participle of the
verb
Examples:
First Past Action Second Past Action
1. The sun had set when we finished our work.
2. The club members had chosen their before the meeting broke up.
officers

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Future Perfect Tense
➢ expresses future action that will be completed before another future action.
➢ the verb is formed with the helping verb shall have or will have and the past
participle.
Examples:
First Future Action Second Future Action
1. Please hurry. The boat shall have left by the time we reach the pier.
2. Aren’t all the participants here yet? before they arrive.
The program shall have begun

YOUR DISCOVERY TASKS

ACTIVITY ONE: THINK AND WRITE

Read and analyze the following sentences. Change the verb inside the parenthesis to
either present perfect or future perfect tense. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
_____________1. We (write) each other about it for a year.
_____________2. She (collect) stamps on heroes since her childhood.
_____________3. The children (fall) asleep by the time their parents come.
_____________4. We (go) home before the rain falls.
_____________5. We (submit) the requirements before we leave for the tour.
ACTIVITY TWO: PHOTO EXPRESS
Create sentences about the pictures below. Use the past perfect tense of the
verb. The first picture will serve as the first past action while the second picture will be
the second past action. The first one is done for you. Write the answers on your answer
sheet.
1. He had prepared his assignments before he went out with his friend.

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2. __________________________________________________________________.

3. __________________________________________________________________.

4. ____________________________________________________________.

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5. _______________________________________________________.

Congratulations for making it through your Discovery Tasks!

How well did you get the answers?

Were you able to answer all the questions?

To check if you got them all right, just go to the Answer Key on
page 10.

If you got 8-9 correct answers, Good job!

If you got lower than 8, that’s okay. Keep on going and never
give up. Now, let’s see how much you’ve learned.

LET’S SUM IT UP

Verbs can appear in any of the three perfect tenses: present perfect, past perfect, and
future perfect.
➢ Present Perfect Tense indicates action that started in the past and continues to
present, action that has just been finished at the time of speaking, and action
that happened recently at an indefinite time.

➢ Past Perfect Tense indicates action that started and ended before another past
action.

➢ Future Perfect Tense indicates future action that will be completed before
another future action.

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 ➢
YOUR FINAL TASK

Write sentences in the correct form of the verb. Be guided by the given time
expressions below. Write the sentences on your answer sheet.
1. since childhood
___________________________________________________________.
2. by the time she graduates
___________________________________________________________.
3. for the past years
___________________________________________________________.
4. when they arrived
___________________________________________________________.
5. before they left
___________________________________________________________.

YOUR REINFORCER

If you still have some free time and you are up for one more learning experience, try
this activity! Also, this is a great way to practice your English skills.
Create your own sentence for the following scenarios. Write the answers on your
answer sheet.
1. Express how much you love
spaghetti. (Present Perfect)
2. You meet a person even before a
common friend introduce you to each
other. (Past Perfect)
3. You should finish a task before the
bell rings. (Future Perfect)

YOUR REFLECTION/S
Write your reflections about this lesson on your notebook.

Great job!
I am so happy to see you learn and accomplish all the
activities. Keep up the good work and see you on our next
learning session. Take care!

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 REFERENCES

Across Borders Through Language 5, pp 111-116

http://www.cws.illinois.edu/workshop/writers/perfectforms/

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 Answer Key

YOUR READINESS CHECK:

1. stay
2. have stayed
3. took
4. had taken
5. will keep
6. shall have kept

YOUR VOCABULARY BUILDER:

1. Expresses action or state of being
2. Expresses actions occurring in the past, present, and future.
3. Indicates a completed or perfected action or condition

YOUR INITIAL TASK:

SIMPLE TENSE PERFECT TENSE
VERB
PRESENT PAST FUTURE PRESENT PAST FUTURE
1. stay /
2. have stayed /
3. took /
4. had taken /
5. will keep /
6. shall have kept /

YOUR DISCOVERY TASKS:

ACTIVITY ONE: THINK AND WRITE
1. have written
2. has collected
3. shall have fallen
4. shall have gone
5. shall have submitted
ACTIVITY TWO: PHOTO EXPRESS
2. They had studied before they attended a party.
3. He had fed his cat before he went to sleep.
4. He had prepared his assignment before he played with his friends.
5. He had fed his cat before he played with his friends.