Class 10 Tenses Exercise: PDF Available

Tenses are the backbone of English grammar, helping us express actions that occur at different points in time. For Class 10 students, a strong understanding of tenses is crucial for effective communication, both written and spoken. As you go through this blog you will be able to test your knowledge and put it to use in the formation of sentences Continue reading this blog post as you will find several Class 10 Tenses exercise and even a worksheet to test your understanding.

Tenses for Class 10: Definition

Tenses are different forms of verbs that show the time of an action. They help us understand when something happened, is happening, or will happen.

There are three main tenses in the English grammar which one must note:

• Past Tense: This tense is used to describe actions or events that have already happened.
• Present Tense: This tense is used to describe actions or events that are happening now or are habitual.
• Future Tense: This tense is used to describe actions or events that will happen in the future.

Each of these main tenses is further divided into various forms to express different shades of time and action.

Also Read: Tenses Rules in English

Class 10 Tenses Exercise with Answers

Here are comprehensive exercises on tenses designed for Class 10 students, along with the answers for self-assessment.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks 

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of tenses. You can also check your answers in the end.

1. She __________ (play) the piano beautifully.
2. They __________ (finish) their homework before dinner.
3. I __________ (see) that movie last week.
4. He __________ (work) here for three years.
5. We __________ (go) to the beach every summer.
6. The teacher __________ (explain) the lesson right now.
7. By next year, I __________ (graduate) from high school.
8. They __________ (wait) for the bus when it started to rain.
9. She __________ (never/see) such a beautiful sunset before.
10. The children __________ (play) outside when their mother called them.

Answers:

1. Plays
2. Finished
3. Saw
4. Has worked
5. Go
6. Is explaining
7. Will graduate
8. Were waiting
9. Has never seen
10. Were playing

Exercise 2: Change the Tense

Instructions: Convert the following sentences into the specified tense:

1. The dog barks loudly. (Change to Past Continuous)
2. She has completed her project. (Change to Simple Past)
3. They will travel to Paris next summer. (Change to Present Perfect)
4. I was reading a book when he called me. (Change to Future Continuous)
5. He eats breakfast at 7 AM every day. (Change to Present Perfect Continuous)

Answers:

1. The dog was barking loudly.
2. She completed her project.
3. They have travelled to Paris next summer.
4. I will be reading a book when he calls me.
5. He has been eating breakfast at 7 AM every day.

Exercise 3: Identify the Tense

Instructions: Identify the tense of the underlined verb in each sentence.

1. I am going to the market tomorrow.
2. She was watching TV when the phone rang.
3. We will visit the zoo next weekend.
4. They have been waiting for the bus since morning.
5. He has finished his homework already.

Answers:

1. Present Continuous
2. Past Continuous
3. Simple Future
4. Present Perfect Continuous
5. Present Perfect

Exercise 4: Identify the Tense

Instructions: Identify the tense used in the following sentences.

1. She has been studying for two hours.
2. They will play cricket tomorrow.
3. I had finished my homework before dinner.
4. We are watching a movie right now.
5. He plays the guitar.

Solutions:

1. Present Perfect Continuous
2. Simple Future
3. Past Perfect
4. Present Continuous
5. Simple Present

Exercise 5: Rewrite the Sentences

Instructions: Rewrite the sentences in the given tense.

1. He plays cricket. (Present Perfect Continuous)
2. They have finished their work. (Simple Past)
3. She will dance. (Past Perfect)
4. We are watching a movie. (Future Perfect)
5. I have been studying for two hours. (Simple Past)

Answers:

1. He has been playing cricket.
2. They finished their work.
3. She had danced.
4. We will have watched a movie.
5. I studied for two hours.

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Class 10 Tenses Worksheet: Download Free PDF

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