Verb Tense Transformer

This worksheet helps students in Grades 3 and 4 build strong control of the simple present tense by transforming verbs from their infinitive form into the correct present-tense form for a given subject. Organized into sections for regular verbs, spelling-change verbs, and irregular verbs, the activity strengthens subject-verb agreement, spelling accuracy, grammar awareness, and confidence with high-frequency verb forms.

Learning Goals

• Subject-Verb Agreement (Grades 3-4): Apply correct verb forms for he, she, it, and other subjects.
• Simple Present Tense Formation: Convert infinitive verbs into accurate present-tense forms.
• Spelling Rules for Verbs: Use -s, -es, and -ies correctly with spelling-change verbs.
• Irregular Verb Usage: Practice tricky present-tense forms of common verbs such as to be and to do.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed to target common challenges students face with verb tense and agreement.
• Clearly Structured Sections: Separates verb types to support understanding and reduce confusion.
• High-Frequency Verb Focus: Reinforces verbs students use most often in speaking and writing.
• Flexible Use: Suitable for grammar lessons, skill review, assessment, or independent practice.

This printable worksheet helps students strengthen grammar accuracy and spelling awareness through focused, structured practice with present-tense verbs. By working across regular, spelling-change, and irregular forms, learners build confidence, consistency, and fluency in using the simple present tense correctly. It is a no-prep resource that fits easily into both classroom and homeschool language arts instruction, supporting long-term mastery of essential verb skills.

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