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MULTIPLE CHOICE - FOUR TENSES 1
AN EASY WORKSHEET WHERE STUDENTS HAVE TO CIRCLE THE CORRECT ANSWER / THE FOLLOWING TENSES ARE PRACTISED: PRESENT SIMPLE - PRESENT CONTINUOUS - PAST SIMPLE - PRESENT PERFECT
Level: elementary
Age: 10-14
Type: worksheet

 


 
Present perfect vs Simple past in context
I prepared this as a test for my sts but you can adapt it as a ws. Good practice of Simple past and present perfect in contrast and related adverbs of time. There�s also an exercise on Modal Verbs. Hope you find it useful too!
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
THE PAST PERFECT TENSE
Form and use of the Past Perfect tense with an exercise in which students have to complete the sentences with one of the verbs in the list in the past perfect. Again the pictures will help them choose the right verb. I hope you like it and find it useful. HAVE A NICE WEEKEND!
Level: elementary
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Present Perfect
Several exercises that might be useful to practise the PRESENT PERFECT tense.
Level: elementary
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Simple Past or Present Perfect?
I�ve created this worksheet to be done after the one I uploaded yesterday: http://www.eslprinta bles.com/printable.a sp?id=477781#thetop , but it can be used individually. KEY INCLUDED. Students first choose the right verb form from the bubble to make complete sentences. Then they read a dialogue and cross out the wrong verb forms. They complete a ...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Present Perfect or Past Simple ( B&W and KEY included )
An easy ws to see the differences between past simple and present perfect.5 diferent tasks : 1) Sts fill in the blanks with the words in the box. 2) They choose the correct answer: Past or Perfect? 3) They rewrite the sentences ( past or perfect ) 4)Sts fill in the blanks with suitable tense. 5) They correct the mistakes.
Level: elementary
Age: 11-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Mixed Tenses Revision (B&W + KEY included)
Some exercises to practise six tenses (Present Simple, Present Continuous, Past Simple, Past Continuous, Present Perfect and Future Simple). B&W version and KEY included. Hope you can use it with your sts. Enjoy your weekend. Hugs mada :)
Level: elementary
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
TENSES DICE GAME � FUN ACTIVITY for kids and adults � IRREGULAR VERBS AND ALL TENSES � 1 game board and 35 cards � FULLY EDITABLE
I use this game for introducing or reinforcing irregular verbs. My ss like it very much, because it�s fun AND they learn something!! ;) Very detailed instructions are included, of course. The preview only shows 3 of 4 pages, but the 4th page is definitely there - I promise! :))
Level: elementary
Age: 9-17
Type: activity-card

 


 
past perfect vs. past simple
four excercises concerning the comparison of past simple and past perfect
Level: elementary
Age: 11-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Simple Past or Present Perfect
A worksheet to revise and consolidate Simple Past and Present Perfect.BW version and Key included.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Mixed tenses
Practise ALL 12 TENSES with this worksheet. KEY INCLUDED!!!!!
Level: advanced
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Present Perfect vs. Past Simple � grammar rules, examples & exercises ((2 pages)) KEYS INCLUDED ***editable
A worksheet contrasting the present perfect and the past simple, with grammar rules, examples and exercises to practice and understand. The keys are included on the last page. The worksheet is completely editable / correctable. Hope it�s useful. Thanks for downloading and have a nice day!
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Conversation Questions for Elementary Students
I�ve prepared this worksheet for my students at elementary level who are having their final exam in two weeks. The questions appeal to all ages and students will practice not only conversation but also present simple, present continuous, present perfect, past simple, past continuous, going to, 1st conditional and comparatives/superla tives. HOPE YO...
Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Mixed tenses
Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense: Present Simple, Present Continuous, Past Simple, Past Continuous, Present Perfect, Present Perfect Continuous, Future Simple or to be going to. KEY IS INCLUDED!!!!
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Have you ever...? / When did you...? Present Perfect VS Past Simple GAME
24 speaking cards contrasting Present Perfect and Past Simple. Students sit in groups and take their turns to pick a card and then answer all the questions on it. As a result a nice oral presentation should be built. Works great with all students. Have fun!
Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Type: activity-card

 

 


Past Simple vs. Present Perfect - Game
Ss read the sentence on the board. They choose the correct option (2 possibilities given) or ask for help (there is an �Explain� button) Graphic copyrighted Gabriela Sandru. Thank you.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Grammar Roulette (Tenses)
Summary of some verb tenses in an enjoyable form. Students can play in small groups, points can differ for black, red, even or odd numbers.(for example 2points for the solutions of red and even numbers, 1 point for black and uneven ones. Zero can double the points of the group.)Have fun in the grammar casino! You can download the sound file free fr...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Past Perfect Vs Simple Past
This PPT is about the use of Past Perfect or Simple Past in sentences. The students will be able to read some situation and write sentences correctly. Hope you like it! You can also download it in DOC. Visit my printables. Hugs!!! !!(ELINHA-BRAZIL)
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Past Perfect vs. Past Simple Cartoon game
This is an animated grammar game. Today is Sunday night and Dan has had a very unlucky week� Why? Look at his story and practice Past Perfect
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Present Perfect vs, Past Simple
Choose Present Perfect or Past Simple to fill in the sentences. Have fun playing it with your SS! Graphic - copyrighted Gabriela Sandru. Thank you!
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-14
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Practical jokes_Past Perfect game
Use the Past Perfect to describe what the person couldn`t do in each picture and why
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Past Simple or Present Perfect? - grammar guide + examples + test
This ppt contains grammar explanation + examples, and some sentences for students to choose the verb tense, and then they see the correct answer. I added effects so students can study at home if you send it by email. Hope it�s useful. Thanks for downloading and have a nice day!
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Girly Gossip: The Present Perfect vs the Simple Past
This presentation is designed to teach the difference between the Present Perfect and the Simple Past. Lots of practice provided.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


PRESENT PERFECT AND PAST CONTINUOUS JEOPARDY GAME!!
Fun Game!! I really recommend it!! It worked great with my students!! It is a great tool to review the present perfect, past continuous, past simple, regular and irregular verbs while playing. I divided my students in teams and every team wanted to be the winner, but in order to do that, they had to know the grammar structures we were working with....
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Past Perfect Tense
practical Exercises : Past Perfect tense
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-14
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Present Perfect VS Simple Past
The typical game WHO WANTS TO BE MILLIONAIRE to differenciate the uses of these two past tenses. Enjoy it.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Which tense? - writing mat with tense timeline
This is a writing mat that I print out and laminate. I put it on the children�s desks to help them when they are writing to choose and form the correct tense. I hope you like it and I hope it is useful, Em x (23.01.2012)
Level: intermediate
Age: 8-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Past Perfect Simple and Continuous Part 1 of 3
I find that my students learn better if what they are to absorb is broken down to small chunks. Based on this, I made this ppt. They start with the basic info about the tense and by clicking (on their own perhaps) they discover more and more details. I enjoyed making it and hope you�ll enjoy using it too. NB. For the links in this ppt to work pr...
Level: elementary
Age: 9-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Revision of 5 basic tenses
It�s a board-game with moving men, a dice, a timer and interactive questions. Complete 56 sentences in an exciting game for 2-4 groups or persons. Instructions are in the 2nd slide. It was fun to make it, have fun using it too. Stopwatch could not be embeded into the ppt, so that�s why it does not appear but you can dowload it free from: http://...
Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


TENSES (ALL THE TENSES)
THis ppt has simple present,present perfect,present continuous,present perfect continuous ,simple past,past perfect past continuous,past perfect continuous ,simple future,future perfect,future continuous,future perfect continuous, future intention ......etc. It�s wonderful . Try it please and leave a good comment !!!! Thanks ....?????
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 

 


Tenses: Past Simple, Past Perfect., Past Progressive with a LOVE STORY (Author-Bouabdellah)
Practice or revise the use of the past simple and past perfect plus the past continuous/progressi ve ---1---verb form/sentences---2-- -After/Before ---3--- join the sentences. ---4--- LOVE STORY Paragraph completion.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100

 


PRESENT PERFECT or SIMPLE PAST?
Three graded exercises to practise the difference between these two tenses - a) multiple choice; b) completing sentences; c) verb search + table filling. Some basic usage rules are supplied for students to check the difference in use. Hope you can use it with your students.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100

 


PRESENT PERFECT - PAST SIMPLE negative forms
Click the correct form: students can choose Present Perfect Simple (hasn�t / haven�t ... ) or Past Simple (didn�t ...).
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-100

 


Present Perfect Simple or Past Simple
3 exercises on Present Perfect Simple and Past Simple
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100

 


Present Perfect or Past Tense Simple
Useful for practising Present Perfect and Past Tense
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100

 


Present simple, present perfect, past tense
I have used this as a test (present simple, continuous, perfect and past simple). But focus is mostly on past simple and present perfect. Present simple and present continuous are there only to make it more " exating" :) This could be a great exercise (training, test) for past simple and present perfect for intermediate and advanced learners.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100

 


Present Perfect Simple or Past Simple
10 sentences to practice
Level: elementary
Age: 7-100

 


"Last Kiss" by Pearl Jam (Past Tenses)
Students put the verbs into the correct past tense and then check their answers listening to the song.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100

 


Tenses PRACTICE (2): Focus on The Past Perfect tense
two useful exercises for your students to practise the past perfect tense! (past perfect simple/ continuous for first action, past simple for action 2)... Enjoy!
Level: elementary
Age: 7-100

 


All tenses game
A test of verb tenses. Present Simple and Continuous, Past Simple and Continuous, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future Will, Be going to
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100

 


Present perfect past simple
The students complete the sentences with the given verb in oast simple or present perfect.
Level: elementary
Age: 12-14

 


Look what you�ve done by Jet
A nice song to work with your students. It�s short but as a follow up I suggest writing stories in groups about it. Many versions will come up.It�s fun. Try it!The song is beautiful!
Level: elementary
Age: 12-100

 


Tenses: Past Simple vs Past Perfect. (Author-Bouabdellah)
Practice or revise the use of the past simple and past perfect ---1---rite a sentence ---2---Put the verb in the correct form. Paragraph completion.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100

 


PRESENT PERFECT / SIMPLE PAST
Exercise to practise the difference between the present perfect and the simple past. There is also practice of time expressions like already, still, yet, just, since, for, ago. Enjoy it!
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100

 


Gilmore Girls(season6) Rory&Logan (past tenses)
It�s Rory�s story from season 6, after she met Logan. The story is in past tenses. It includes exercises with prepositions, comprehension exercise, definitions, and an easier song to relax (also with nice exercises). The song is good for elementary students as well!
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100

 

 

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