Change the sentence to Past, Present, or Future tense.
Setting of the Story
Past, Present, or Future?
Capitalize the Proper Noun
What is the moral?
100

Original Sentence: "She is reading a book."
Which sentence is written in the past tense?


A) She will read a book.
B) She read a book.
C) She reads a book.

B) She read a book.

100

In this story, the characters live in a small village surrounded by lush forests and tall mountains, where they spend their days fishing and farming.
A) A busy city
B) A small village near nature
C) A desert town

B) A small village near nature

100

I will bake a cake for my sister’s birthday tomorrow.
A) Past
B) Present
C) Future

C) Future

100

This explorer set sail in 1492 and is credited with discovering america. What is the correct capitalization?
A) america → America
B) explorer → Explorer
C) credited → Credited

A) america → America

100

This fable tells of a slow-moving tortoise who wins a race against a speedy but overconfident hare. What is the moral of the story?
A) Slow and steady wins the race
B) Always run as fast as you can
C) Winning is the only thing that matters

A) Slow and steady wins the race

200

Original Sentence: "They will go to the park tomorrow."
Which sentence is written in the present tense?
A) They are going to the park.
B) They went to the park.
C) They will have gone to the park.

A) They are going to the park.

200

The setting takes place in a futuristic world filled with advanced technology, flying cars, and towering skyscrapers.
A) A fantasy kingdom
B) A modern city
C) A futuristic world

C) A futuristic world

200

She runs to school every morning.
A) Past
B) Present
C) Future

B) Present

200

The golden gate bridge is a famous landmark in california. What needs to be capitalized?


A) golden → Golden
B) gate → Gate
C) golden gate bridge and california → Golden Gate Bridge and California

C) golden gate bridge and california → Golden Gate Bridge and California

200

In this tale, a boy repeatedly cries "Wolf!" as a joke. When a real wolf appears, no one believes him. What is the moral of the story?
A) Lying can be fun
B) Always tell the truth
C) Wolves are dangerous creatures

B) Always tell the truth

300

Original Sentence: "I played soccer after school."
Which sentence is written in the future tense?


A) I was playing soccer after school.
B) I play soccer after school.
C) I will play soccer after school. 

I will play soccer after school.

300

In this story, the characters explore the deep, dark ocean, swimming with fish and exploring sunken ships.
A) The ocean
B) A forest
C) A mountain peak

A) The ocean

300

They visited the museum last Saturday.
A) Past
B) Present
C) Future

A) Past

300

Every july, families in the united states celebrate independence day with fireworks. What should be capitalized?


A) july and united states → July and United States
B) fireworks → Fireworks
C) every → Every

A) july and united states → July and United States

300

A thirsty crow drops pebbles into a pitcher to raise the water level and take a drink. What is the moral of the story?
A) Smart thinking solves problems
B) Birds love collecting pebbles
C) Always ask for help when thirsty

A) Smart thinking solves problems

400

Original Sentence: "We eat lunch at noon every day."
Which sentence is written in the past tense?


A) We ate lunch at noon.
B) We will eat lunch at noon.
C) We are eating lunch at noon.

A) We ate lunch at noon.

400

This story is set in a cozy little cottage in the countryside, with a warm fireplace and a beautiful garden.
A) A country cottage
B) A crowded city street
C) A spaceship

A) A country cottage

400

Next year, we are going on a trip to Disney World.
A) Past
B) Present
C) Future

C) Future

400

On their trip to europe, maya and oliver visited france, italy, and germany. What needs to be capitalized?


A) europe, maya, oliver, france, italy, and germany
B) trip → Trip
C) visited → Visited

A) europe, maya, oliver, france, italy, and germany → Europe, Maya, Oliver, France, Italy, and Germany

400

A fox, unable to reach some grapes, walks away saying they were probably sour anyway. What is the moral of the story?
A) If you can't have something, pretend you never wanted it
B) Foxes don’t like grapes
C) Never try to reach for something too high

A) If you can't have something, pretend you never wanted it

500

Original Sentence: "My brother will build a sandcastle."
Which sentence is written in the present tense?


A) My brother built a sandcastle.
B) My brother is building a sandcastle.
C) My brother will have built a sandcastle.

B) My brother is building a sandcastle.

500

The characters are in a vast, icy tundra where the cold is harsh, and the snow never seems to end.
A) A tropical island
B) A snowy tundra
C) A hot desert

B) A snowy tundra

500

He wrote a letter to his grandmother.
A) Past
B) Present
C) Future

A) Past

500

harry potter and the sorcerer’s stone is a popular book written by j.k. rowling. What needs to be capitalized?


A) harry potter, the sorcerer’s stone, and j.k. rowling  
B) book → Book
C) written → Written

A) harry potter, the sorcerer’s stone, and j.k. rowling  

500

A kind mouse helps a lion by freeing him from a trap, even though the lion once laughed at the mouse’s size. What is the moral of the story?
A) Small acts of kindness can make a big difference
B) Mice are braver than lions
C) Always be afraid of lions

A) Small acts of kindness can make a big difference