Activities: “What are the verb tenses in English?”
Activity 1: Sentence tense check!
Look at each sentence and figure out what tense it is in. Compare each sentence to the sentences in the post or use the tense/aspect table to help you decide.
Patty reserved a plane ticket.
Patty thinks Barcelona is beautiful.
Patty is going to study Catalan.
Patty is planning a visit to Barcelona.
Patty saw some beautiful architecture.
Patty has been to Barcelona once.
Patty will get an earlier flight next time.
Patty loves Barcelona.
Activity 2: Verb tense check!
Now, check the tense you think these verbs are in. Again, there may be more than one answer!
go
had
is eating
studies
was reading
has seen
will visit
Activity 3: Patty’s trip to Barcelona (Challenge!)
Read Patty’s story about her past trip to Barcelona. Mark the verbs that are used in the wrong tense! If you think you know the correct form, add that too by typing it in the box below!