Primary Grammar: Tenses Assessment

Tenses assessment worksheets designed to test students on their past, present, and future tense knowledge. Students are required to able to identify a verb in a sentence, the tense of the sentence and be able to write out an example.

Importance of Grammar

Each sentence is more than a pile of words that is jumbled up! The most important element of English language studies is grammar.

Grammar is the key to speaking English fluently and confidently when spoken correctly. Knowing the grammar concepts will help speakers avoid errors that can make their English sound strange to native speakers. Grammar shows diligence and an eye for detail.

Well spoken grammar doesn’t come naturally for second language speakers. For native speakers like myself, we have the benefits of learning the structures from a young age from listening. Learning grammar takes time and requires the student to practice it proactively to use it effectively. For young learners who are new to English, it is important that the teacher does the following;

• Be patient with the student. It won’t come naturally
• Explain the concept clearly and remind the student of how to use it effectively
• Always use the concept in an example, full sentences are best
• Be thorough with correction. Consistency is key

Importance of Tenses

Tenses are used to indicate a specific period of time. Writing and speaking in the correct tense is crucial for the receiver to understand the events that is being told of. Using the wrong tense can cause confusion, leading to inaccurate order of events.

Understanding tenses comes with practice. For native speakers, it is second nature. Learning tenses as a second language is a huge obstacle for many to understand and overcome. It can take years to perfect the ability to use the right tense as it is not common for other languages to use the different variation of words and structures like English uses.

Useful Links

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