Vocabulary Workshop Level B Unit 15 Answers

Perfect Tenses - 6^th Grade Grammar

Perfect tenses are an integral part of the English language that adds an element of precision to writing. They allow writers to indicate the exact time and duration of an event, making the text more vivid and engaging. However, the perfect tenses can be tricky to master, and their proper use requires an understanding of their various forms and functions. In this blog post, we will explore the basics of perfect tenses and provide practical tips on how to use them effectively. We will delve into the different types of perfect tenses, including the present perfect, past perfect, and future perfect, and discuss how to recognize them in sentences. By the end of this post, readers will have a solid understanding of perfect tenses and will be better equipped to use them in their writing.

Perfect tenses use a form of have followed by a past participle, which is usually the -ed form of the verb.

The Present Perfect Tense

Present perfect tells about an action that occurred at an indefinite time in the past. It also tells about an action that began in the past and continues in the present.
Use the helping verb have or has followed by a past participle, which is usually the -ed form of the verb.
        I have finished my science experiment. 

        I have performed in two plays this year.

        I have visited five states in my lifetime.

        We have selected a terrier for our next pet.

        My mother has chosen the name Winkie for the dog.

The Past Perfect Tense

Past perfect tells about an action that occurred before another event in the past.
Use the helping verb had and a past participle to form the past perfect tense.
        After Tia had finished her dinner, she played outside. 

        At this time last year, I had performed in four plays. 

        Before last summer, I had visited only three states.

        I had requested meal preparations.

        My father had researched many dog names.

The Future Perfect Tense

Future perfect adds the helping verb will and tells about an action that will start and finish in the future.
Use will/won't have and a past participle to form the future perfect tense.
        I will have walked two miles.

        The guests are coming at 8 p.m. I'll have finished cooking by then.

        On 9 October we'll have been married for 50 years. 

        Will you have gone to bed when I get back?

        As of tomorrow, we will have planned for this for a full month.

        We will have saved $10,000 by this time next month.

Perfect Tenses Activity - 6^th Grade Grammar

Select the correct answer.