CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.1.D : Fifth Grade English Language Arts Worksheets

About L.5.1.D

Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.

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L.5.A      L.5.1.D

Worksheet: Fifth Grade

Tense Consistency


Identify the verb tenses in each sentence. Rewrite each sentence that has an inappropriate shift in verb tense. If the tenses are correct, write 'correct sentence'.

Core Standard: L.5.1.D


Worksheet: Fifth Grade

Inappropriate Shifts in Verb Tense


A verb tense must match the time when the verb's action takes place. Read and check the sentences for confusing shifts in tense.

Core Standard: L.5.1.D



Write the word (verb tense) from the parenthesis that correctly completes each sentence.

Core Standard: L.5.1.D


Worksheet: Fifth Grade

Edit the Story


Read the passage carefully, and determine the main tense. Then underline the verbs that shift incorrectly from the main tense. Write the correct verb tense above.

Core Standard: L.5.1.D



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