Present at the Zoo

This worksheet helps students in Grades 3 and 4 strengthen both grammar and reading comprehension by working with a passage that describes a zookeeper’s daily routine. As students highlight verbs written in the simple present tense and then respond to comprehension questions using complete present-tense sentences, they practice tense recognition, sentence accuracy, careful reading, and clear written expression within an engaging informational context.

Learning Goals

• Identifying Verbs in Context (Grades 3-4): Locate and recognize verbs written in the simple present tense within a passage.
• Reading Comprehension: Understand key details and routines described in an informational text.
• Simple Present Tense Writing: Answer questions using accurate verb forms and complete sentences.
• Grammar in Informational Text: Apply grammar knowledge to nonfiction writing about real-world topics.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed to integrate grammar instruction with meaningful reading practice.
• Two-Part Skill Focus: Combines verb identification with written comprehension responses.
• Engaging Topic: Zoo routines and animal-related vocabulary support interest and understanding.
• Flexible Use: Ideal for grammar lessons, reading instruction, independent work, or assessment practice.

This printable worksheet helps students connect verb tense rules to real reading and writing tasks. By identifying simple present verbs and responding in complete present-tense sentences, learners strengthen grammar accuracy, comprehension, and confidence in informational writing. It is a no-prep resource that works well in both classroom and homeschool language arts settings, supporting clear, accurate use of the simple present tense.

This worksheet is part of our simple present tense worksheets collection.