Exercise on Tenses for Class 9: PDF Available

Tenses are a crucial aspect of English grammar. They help us express actions that have happened, are happening, or will happen. Understanding and using tenses correctly is essential for effective communication and writing. Furthermore, Tenses are often seen as a dry grammatical concept and can be quite fascinating when you go deeper. In this blog, you will come across various exercises on Tenses for Class 9 students along with the answers. Make sure you keep reading the blog post.

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Tenses for Class 9: Definition

Tenses in English grammar are used to indicate the time at which an action or event takes place. They help us understand when something happened, is happening, or will happen.

There are three primary tenses:

• Past Tense: Past 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 primary tenses is further divided into four aspects:

• Simple: Used for routine actions or states.
• Continuous (Progressive): Used for actions happening at a specific time.
• Perfect: Used for actions completed at a specific time.
• Perfect Continuous (Progressive): Used for actions that started in the past and continue up to the present.

Understanding and using tenses correctly is essential for effective communication in English.

Also Read: Tenses Rules in English

Exercise on Tenses for Class 9 with Answers

Understanding tenses is crucial for mastering English grammar, especially for Class 9 students. Below are various exercises designed to practice different types of tenses, including present, past, and future forms.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks with the Correct Verb 

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of present tense and past tense. You can check your answers mentioned at the end.

Present Tense

1. He _____________ (watch) the news daily.
2. Aditi ____________ (join) Maths coaching class.
3. I love _______________ (watch) stars on a clear night.
4. Children should ______________ (respect) elders.
5. We _______________ (wait) for the train for over an hour.

Past Tense

1. I _____________ (listen) to music when the bell rang.
2. Rahul ____________ (eat) some vegetables and curry for dinner.
3. I ___________ (take) the newspaper.
4. They _____________ (read) story books in the library.
5. He ___________ (keep) well for a year.

Check Answers:

Present Tense

1. Watches
2. Joins
3. To watch
4. Respect
5. Have been waiting

Past Tense

1. Was listening
2. Ate
3. Took
4. Read
5. Had kept

Exercise 2: Choose the Appropriate Tense

Instructions: Choose the most appropriate tense in the following sentences. 

1. She ____________ (go) to school every day.
2. They ____________ (play) football in the park.
3. He always ____________ (forget) his keys at home.

Present Continuous Tense

1. They ____________ (watch) TV right now.
2. I ____________ (read) a book at the moment.
3. She ____________ (cook) dinner for us tonight.

Answers:

1. Goes
2. Play
3. Forgets
4. Are watching
5. Am reading
6. Is cooking

Exercise 3: Mixed Tenses

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

1. While I ____________ (watch) TV, she ____________ (cook) dinner.
2. By the time they ____________ (arrive), everyone ____________ (leave).
3. When the bell ____________ (ring), the students ____________ (leave) the classroom.

Answers:

1. Was Watching, Was Cooking
2. Arrive, Will have left
3. Rings will leave

Exercise 4: Change the Tense

Instructions: Convert the following sentences into the specified tense.

1. The boy speaks the truth. (Change to Present Continuous)
2. Mr Cooper has spoken about Dinosaurs. (Change to Present Perfect Continuous)
3. The boat sailed yesterday. (Change to Simple Present)

Answers:

1. The boy is speaking the truth.
2. Mr Cooper has been speaking about Dinosaurs.
3. The boat sails today.

Exercise 5: Change the Tense

Instructions: Convert the following sentences into the specified tense

1. She writes a letter every week. (Change to Past Continuous)
2. They have completed their assignment. (Change to Simple Past)
3. I will go to the gym tomorrow. (Change to Present Perfect)
4. The dog barked loudly last night. (Change to Future Continuous)
5. He is playing football now. (Change to Simple Future)

Answers:

1. She was writing a letter every week.
2. They completed their assignment.
3. I have gone to the gym tomorrow.
4. The dog will be barking loudly tonight.
5. He will play football now.

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Exercise on Tenses for Class 9 (Worksheet)

Here are more exercises focused on tenses, tailored for Class 9 students. These exercises cover various tenses and include an answer key for self-assessment. You can download this free PDF for future reference.

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