Sail , Sailed, Sail ing A Past, Present, and Future Tense Sort

Sort the bears. Read each sentence and decide if the

sentence describes:

* something that happened in the past * something that is happening in the present

* something that is going to happen in the future.

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Future Tense This sentence describes something

that is going to happen in the future.

“I wil l sail to Florida next week.”

Present Tense This sentence describes something that is happening right now. “I am sai ling to Florida.”

Past Tense This sentence describes something

that happened in the past.

“I sai led to Florida last week.”

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She is going to buy a doll with her allowance.

Walk over to the table and

pick up the pen.

When I go on vacation, I am going to swim!

Matt ran from the giant dog on

the sidewalk.

We are going to see a movie

right now!

Daisy skipped home after soccer practice.

Mom is baking cupcakes for

the party.

During the ball game, Sam ate cheese pizza.

Adam plays kickball in the backyard.

Julie swam with her best friend on Tuesday.

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They will watch a movie once they get home.

They painted a pretty picture

of the sky.

When I was six, I lost my first

tooth.

The present will arrive on Tuesday.

The penguin chased the orange fish.

They are going to play Monopoly

later.

I am putting on my sparkly jacket.

Nancy reads a funny joke book.

She wrote a letter to her

Grandma.

.I am going to be a doctor when I

grow up.

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I am excited to see the zebras at the zoo! I am going to

eat pepperoni pizza for lunch.

He will be happy after his test

is over.

Jim plays hopscotch with his sister, Lily.

I will finish reading my new book Monday.

Our teacher is showing us how

to subtract.

Mom asked, “Have you seen my red shoes?”

David played the piano at his recital.

The plane will land five

minutes late.

Go call Peter right now!

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