Sentences in the simple present, past and future tense
I can write a range of sentence types in the simple present, past or future tense.
Sentences in the simple present, past and future tense
I can write a range of sentence types in the simple present, past or future tense.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The verb carries the tense of a sentence.
- Sentences can be formed in the first, second or third person.
- The simple tense can denote present, past or future action.
- The simple tense is a tense that does not make use of an auxiliary verb in addition to the main verb.
- Tense is often maintained within sentences.
Keywords
Verb - a doing, being or having word
Tense - tells the reader when something happens
Simple tense - a tense that does not make use of an auxiliary verb in addition to the main verb in the present and past
Auxiliary verb - the helping verb that is always paired with the main verb
Maintain - keep or stay the same
Common misconception
Pupils may believe that there can only be one verb in a sentence.
Auxiliary verbs are 'helping' verbs that connect to the main verb to help change the tense or meaning.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
We sang our hearts out.
We sing beautifully.
We will sing like angels.