English · Class 3
Grammar: Verbs and Tenses
Learn Grammar: Verbs and Tenses with notes, examples, and practice questions.
4 sections15–25 min read6 MCQs · 2 examples
Chapter Overview
Verbs show action or state — run, eat, think, is, am, are. Class 3 introduces simple present, past, and future tenses so learners can talk about habits, completed actions, and plans. Subject-verb agreement (he runs, they run) is essential.
Simple Present Tense
- Habits and facts: I brush my teeth daily.
- Add -s or -es with he/she/it: She reads storybooks.
- Am/is/are for state: They are happy.
Simple Past Tense
- Completed actions: We visited the zoo yesterday.
- Regular verbs: play → played, walk → walked
- Irregular verbs: go → went, eat → ate (memorise)
Simple Future Tense
- Will + base verb: I will help you.
- Going to + verb for plans: We are going to plant trees.
- Tomorrow, next week — time clues for future
Solved Examples
Step-by-step solutions — read each step before checking the final answer.
Change tense
Change to past: Ravi plays football every day.
- 1Habit in present → past event
- 2plays → played
- 3every day → yesterday
Answer
Ravi played football yesterday.
Choose verb form
Fill in: The bird ___ (fly) over the tree.
- 1Singular subject 'bird'
- 2Simple present → flies
Answer
flies
Key Points to Remember
- ✓ Every sentence needs a verb
- ✓ Present for habits; past for finished actions
- ✓ Future uses will or going to
- ✓ Match verb with subject in number
Exam Tips
- • Look for time words: yesterday, tomorrow, always
- • Learn common irregular past forms
- • Add -s for he/she/it in present tense
Practice MCQs — Grammar: Verbs and Tenses
Test your understanding with topic-wise multiple choice questions. Explanations appear after each answer.
Question 1 of 6Score: 0/0
Past tense of 'go' is: