Year 2 Recognising and Using Simple Past and Present Tenses

Teacher Specific Information

This activity comprises questions designed to test pupils’ understanding of simple past and present tenses. Pupils will identify sentences written in the simple past and present tense, complete sentences to express them in the simple present tense and determine the validity of a statement about the past tense.

This activity is linked to the Classroom Secrets Year 2 GPS scheme of work.
Questions in this activity are based on the content in Spring Block 4 Steps 1 and 2 on the Classroom Secrets website, where you can find more resources.

National Curriculum Objectives

English Year 2: (2G4.2) Learn how to use the present and past tenses correctly and consistently including the progressive form
English Year 2: (2G4.2) Correct choice and consistent use of present tense and past tense throughout writing