Class 5 English Worksheet on Present Tense – Simple and Continuous Forms
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Class 5 English Worksheet on Present Tense – Simple and Continuous Forms
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Talk About Now and Always: Present Simple and Continuous Tense for Class 5
This Grade 5 worksheet introduces learners to two important tenses—Present Simple (for routines, habits, facts) and Present Continuous (for actions happening right now). Through verb identification, sentence rewriting, gap-filling, and paragraph creation, students strengthen their grammar confidence and learn when to use each tense.
Why Present Tense Matters in Grammar?
Understanding when to use the right present tense is essential. For Grade 5 students, this topic matters because:
1. It teaches the difference between everyday routines and current actions.
2. It builds fluency by reinforcing tense-specific verb forms.
3. It supports subject-verb agreement and sentence clarity.
4. It prepares students for real-world conversation and descriptive writing.
What’s Inside This Worksheet?
This worksheet includes five scaffolded grammar exercises focused on tense recognition and usage:
🧠 Exercise 1 – Underline the Verb Tense
Students underline the verb in each sentence and label whether it is Present Simple or Present Continuous.
✏️ Exercise 2 – Change the Verb Form
Learners convert verbs into the correct tense form based on the instruction provided (e.g., walk → walks / walking).
📋 Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks
Students fill in ten sentences with the correct verb form in either the Present Simple or Present Continuous tense.
📝 Exercise 4 – Rewrite the Sentences
Learners rewrite given Present Simple sentences into Present Continuous form using the correct verb structure.
🎨 Exercise 5 – Paragraph Writing
From topics like “My Daily Routine” or “If I Had a Superpower,” students write a short paragraph using either tense consistently.
✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)
Exercise 1 – Underlined Verbs and Tenses
1. is drawing – Present Continuous
2. play – Present Simple
3. is barking – Present Continuous
4. drinks – Present Simple
5. are watching – Present Continuous
6. sounds – Present Simple
7. brush – Present Simple
8. am reading – Present Continuous
9. goes – Present Simple
10. are playing – Present Continuous
Exercise 2 – Change the Verb Form
1. walks
2. goes
3. likes
4. reads
5. speaks
6. drawing
7. playing
8. running
9. cooking
10. drinking
Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks
1. playing
2. go
3. reading
4. rises
5. running
6. having
7. drinks
8. watches
9. drives
10. doing
Exercise 4 – Rewrite in Present Continuous
1. My brother is cleaning his room.
2. They are watching a movie.
3. I am reading a newspaper.
4. She is dancing at the event.
5. We are going to the park.
6. I am playing with my dog.
7. The cat is playing with the girl.
8. He is cooking dinner.
9. They are walking in the garden.
10. She is walking to school.
Exercise 5 – Sample Paragraphs
Topic 1 – My Daily Routine:
I wake up at 6 AM. I brush my teeth and take a bath. Then I eat breakfast and go to school. I play with my friends and return home in the evening.
Topic 2 – If I Had a Superpower:
If I had a superpower, I would fly across the city. I am helping people right now. I am saving animals in danger. Everyone is cheering for me!
Frequently Asked Questions
Present Simple and Present Continuous tenses are covered.
Yes, it helps distinguish between routines and current activities.
Yes, through tense-focused reading and rewriting tasks.
