2. Verb Tenses

3. Present verbs present tense verb An action verb that describes an action that is happening now is called a present tense verb. flies The bird flies through the sky. Flies Flies is a present tense verb because it is happening right now.

4. Present tense verbs s esies Many present tense verbs end with s, but some end with -es, or -ies. s sleeps es splashes ies cries

5. Past Verbs Verbs which tell about actions which happened some time ago are past tense verbs. wanted The dog wanted a bone. Wanted is a past tense verb because the action has already happened.

6. Past tense verbs ed, -d, -ied Many past tense verbs end with -ed, but some end with -d, or -ied. clapped played tried

7. Future Verbs Verbs which tell about actions which are going to happen are future tense verbs. We will awaken at six a.m. Will awaken Will awaken is a future tense verb because the action has not yet happened.

8. Future tense verbs Future tense verbs use special words to talk about things that will happen: will, going to, shall, aim to, etc. going to start shall email will enjoy

9. Independent Practice Complete worksheet page 71 & 72. Be sure to check you work!