Writing sentences in the perfect present tense

English

Writing sentences in the simple present, past and future tense

Writing sentences in the progressive present, past and future tense

Modal verbs

Using modal verbs

In this unit, pupils learn to use modality whilst maintaining the correct tense. In 'Three tense forms, modality, active voice and passive voice', pupils will learn the difference between the active voice and the passive voice.

In 'Tense forms: simple, progressive and perfect', pupils applied their understanding of the past, present and future of the different tense forms in sentence contexts. In this unit, pupils will learn to use modality whilst maintaining the correct tense.

In this unit, pupils review the rules for the simple and progressive present, past and future tenses as well as the perfect present tense. They learn about modal verbs for the first time, learning that they can be useful for applying to speech sentences, persuasive writing and rhetorical questions.

Three tense forms and modal verbs

An auxiliary verb based on the infinitive 'to be'.

An auxiliary verb based on the infinitive 'to have'.

Which of the following would always be found in a perfect tense sentence?

Match the sentences to the perfect tense used. 

We have walked down Sam's street every day this week.

She has spoken French since she was born. 

Which of these sentences use the perfect present tense? 

Since I was two, I lived on this street. 

Since I was two, I has lived on this street. 

Since I was two, I have lived on this street. 

Tick the sentence that uses the perfect present tense correctly. 

Match the simple past tense verb to the correct past tense form of the verb that would be used in the perfect present tense.

Choose the correct perfect present verb form to complete the gap: "Alex (to stand) {{ }} in the queue for hours."

What two kinds of word are always found in a progressive tense sentence?

She will be winning this match by any means possible. 

Tick all the sentences that use a progressive tense. 

Match each progressive tense to the example sentences. 

She was trying her best and he was wasting time. 

Sofia is growing more confident, but Sam is feeling unsure.

When we were watching, he was behaving beautifully.

Tick the sentences written in the progressive past tense throughout. 

When Jun was talking, Lucas was giggling. 

When Jun was talking, Lucas is giggling. 

We will be swimming while Dad is sitting by the pool. 

We will be swimming while Dad was sitting by the pool. 

Tick the sentences that are correctly formed in the progressive tense. 

Starter Quiz

What two kinds of word are always found in a progressive tense sentence?