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NOTEBOOK WORK
Grade 5 TENSES

A. Prior Knowledge:
Identify the verb in the following sentences.
1. I submitted my papers to the teacher.
2. They are exercising in the gym.

B. Learning Objectives:
Identify the structure of each tense.
Apply the tense form in varied contexts.

C. Definition: Tense is a form of the verb generally used to denote the time of an action.

PAST PRESENT FUTURE

SIMPLE I studied English I study English. I will study
yesterday. English.
CONTINUOUS I was studying I am studying I will be studying
English. English. English.

D. Use appropriate verbs in their correct tense forms.

(think, start, buy, reach, work, reply)
Tom __________ at a bank. He __________ work every day at 8:00 am. One day, he
__________ the office late. His friend asked him the reason and he________, “I missed the bus
for the first time.” I _________ I ___________ a motorbike to avoid being late to work.

E. Fill in the blanks with appropriate tense forms:

a. Is Lucas _________ for his exam right now? (study- present continuous)
b. Does Ryan __________ the piano? (play-simple present)
c. Lea and I ____________ the fences of the backyard. (paint- past continuous)
d. Junette ______ us next week. (visit- future continuous)
e. I ______ the last slice of pizza. (eat- simple past)
f. Shawn ________ Zumba classes next year. (join- simple future)

F. Convert the following sentences as directed:

1. Asim is cycling on the pavement. (negative)
2. Rohan is preparing well for his ASSET exam. (yes/no question)
3. Rita drank the juice reluctantly. (Past continuous)
4. I shall see you on Monday. (Present continuous)
5. I visited the Taj. (Simple Future)
6. The train leaves sharp at 8 am. (WH-question)
Reflection:
I am able to ____________________________

1. Identify the structure of each tense.

2. Apply the tense form in varied contexts.