Class 3 English: Verbs - Past and Present

How this worksheet helps your child

• Builds confidence in core English concepts taught in Class 3 through repeated, varied practice.
• Aligned to CBSE and NCERT — questions mirror the pattern children see in school tests and unit assessments.
• Comes with an answer key so parents and students can self-check in minutes, without needing a teacher.
• Pitched at medium level — use it for daily homework, weekend revision or quick exam warm-ups.

About this worksheet

Help your child master essential grammar skills with this engaging Class 3 English worksheet focusing on verbs in their past and present forms. Designed specifically for Class 3 students following the CBSE curriculum, this practice sheet provides valuable exercises to solidify their understanding of action words. Verbs are the heart of a sentence, and knowing how they change with time (tenses) is crucial for clear and correct communication. This worksheet is ideal for children who are beginning to explore different verb forms and need extra practice to confidently identify and use them in their everyday language. It's a fantastic resource for parents and teachers looking to reinforce grammar concepts taught in school.

What your child will learn

• Identify verbs in given sentences.
• Practice converting present tense verbs to past tense forms.
• Apply knowledge of past and present tense verbs in various contexts.
• Recognise common irregular past tense verb forms.
• Improve overall sentence construction skills through correct verb usage.

Understanding the concept

Verbs are 'doing words' or 'action words' that tell us what someone or something is doing. Think about actions like 'run,' 'eat,' 'sleep,' or 'write' – these are all verbs! For example, in the sentence, 'The boy eats an apple,' 'eats' is the verb. An important thing about verbs is that they change form depending on when the action happens. This is called 'tense.' When an action is happening now, or happens regularly, we use the 'present tense' form of the verb. So, 'The girl plays everyday.' (present tense). When an action has already happened, we use the 'past tense' form of the verb. Often, we add '-ed' to the end of a verb to make it past tense, like 'walk' becomes 'walked,' or 'play' becomes 'played.' So, 'The girl played yesterday.' (past tense). However, some verbs are 'irregular' and change in different ways, like 'eat' becomes 'ate,' or 'go' becomes 'went.' This worksheet helps children practice identifying and using both regular and irregular verbs in their present and past forms, which is a fundamental step in building strong English grammar foundations.

Tips for parents & teachers

• Encourage your child to read aloud the sentences before attempting to fill in the answers, as this can help them identify the correct verb tense.
• After completing the worksheet, discuss each answer with your child, explaining why a particular tense is correct.
• Create a fun 'verb hunt' game by asking your child to identify verbs in books or everyday conversations.
• For irregular verbs, consider making simple flashcards to help your child memorise their past tense forms.
• Use real-life examples; ask your child to describe what they are doing now (present) and what they did earlier today (past).

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How to use this worksheet at home

Open the print view and use your browser's Print dialog to print on regular A4 paper or save as a PDF. Hand the printed sheet to your child (Class 3) and set a relaxed time limit — 15 to 25 minutes works for most English worksheets. When they're done, open the "With answer key" view and let them self-mark question by question. Re-print as many times as you need; the file never expires and there's no download limit.

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Is it aligned to the CBSE / NCERT syllabus?

Yes. All Class 3 worksheets are built around the CBSE and NCERT pattern so they map cleanly to what your child is studying in school.

Can I print this worksheet at home?

Yes. Click "Open print view" and use your browser's Print dialog to print on standard A4 paper, or save it as a PDF for later. The layout is designed to fit cleanly without scaling.

Does it include an answer key?

Yes — click "With answer key" to print a version with answers included, so parents and students can self-mark in minutes.