Children work with verbs that tell what happens now. They decide when a verb needs -s (she runs, they run), add -es to verbs ending in sh, ch and zz, choose am, is or are before an -ing verb and rewrite sentences so the action is happening right now.
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Completed: Present Tense Verbs: -s and -ing
2nd Grade students (typically ages 7–8) working on verbs & tenses. It is pitched at level 2 · standard; an easier version and a harder version are linked above.
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Try 2nd Grade Past Tense Verbs: -ed and Irregular Worksheet — Level 1.
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Ask: is it one or more than one? That tells you which verb to use.
When one person or thing does the action (he, she, it), the verb adds -s. With I, you, we and they, it does not. Circle the right verb.
Verbs that end in sh, ch or zz add -es. Write the verb in the gap.
Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.
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