Tense Identification
In what tense is the following sentence: They are working at the moment.
present progressive
Make the following sentence negative: I like to eat bananas.
I don't like to eat bananas.
What's the question to this answer: Yes, I have children.
Do you have children?
I am really loving this sandwich.
I really love this sandwich.
Name three signal words for the simple present tense.
always, usually, regularly, sometimes, seldom, often, rarely, generally, frequently etc
In what tense is the following sentence: My entire family eats oatmeal for breakfast every morning.
simple present tense
Make the following sentence negative: I had a great time on Tuesday.
I didn't have a great time on Tuesday.
What's the question to this answer: I am talking on the phone.
What are you doing?
I cooked when my mother was calling.
I was cooking when my mother called.
Name three signal words for the present progressive tense.
now, right now, currently, presently, at the moment, this year, this month, these days
In what tense is the following sentence: I decided to go to the movies the other day.
simple past
Make the following sentence negative: She’s eaten pizza on pineapple many times.
She hasn't eaten pizza on pineapple many times.
What is the question for this answer: I haven't ever been to Antarctica.
Have you ever been to Antarctica?
They have gone to Italy in 2006.
Name three signal words for the simple past tense.
yesterday, last week, last night, ago, on + date in the past
In what tense is the following sentence: I have been to Norway 4 times, once in each season.
present perfect
Make the following sentence negative: They have been living in Clearwater for 3 years.
They haven't been living in Clearwater for 3 years.
What is the question to this answer: When you called, I was cooking dinner.
What were you doing when I called?
We are so tired because we have been hiking since three hours ago.
We are so tired because we have been hiking for three hours.
Name two signal words for the past progressive tense.
while, when, at + time in the past
Yesterday at 5pm I was driving to work.
past progressive
Make the following sentence negative: While I was working yesterday, I overheard my coworkers talking about the new boss.
While I was working yesterday, I didn't overhear my coworkers talking about the new boss.
What is the question to this answer: I have been swimming for the past hour.
What have you been doing for the past hour?
He taught a cooking class for 4 months. He teaches it every Monday evening.
He has taught a cooking class for 4 months. He teaches it every Monday evening.
Name three signal words that indicate the present perfect tense.
for, since, yet, already, still