Simple Present Past And Future Tense Exercises May 2026

Fill in the blanks with the correct tense.

Tom: What ______ you usually ______ (do) on weekends? Lisa: I ______ (spend) time with my family. Last weekend, we ______ (go) to the beach. Tom: That sounds fun! ______ you ______ (go) again next Saturday? Lisa: Yes, the weather ______ (be) nice, so we probably will.

Answer Key: do / do | spend | went | Will / go | is

Instructions: Complete each sentence with the correct simple tense (present, past, or future) of the verb in parentheses.

Instructions: Choose the correct verb form (Present, Past, or Future) to complete the sentence.

Answer Key:

Use the correct simple tense (Present, Past, or Future) for the verb in brackets.

Now that you have practiced individually, let's mix them. These simple present past and future tense exercises will train your brain to switch between time zones instantly.

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Exercise 1: Baseline Test

Exercise 2: Simple Present

Exercise 3: Simple Present (Questions)

Exercise 4: Simple Past

Exercise 5: Story Completion woke, brushed, went, ate, rang, asked, said, felt

Exercise 6: Simple Future

Exercise 7: Mixed Tenses (Choose)

Exercise 8: Fill in the Blank

Exercise 9: Error Correction

Exercise 10: Journal Entry wake, take, was, slept, will have, will study, will do

Fill in the blanks with the past tense of the verb.

Here’s a 5-day challenge for you:

The key to mastering simple tenses is consistent practice, not perfection on the first try.

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