Charting the Present

This worksheet helps students in Grades 3 and 4 build strong grammar foundations by completing verb charts for play, go, study, and have in the simple present tense. As learners fill in each form for different subject pronouns, they visually compare verb changes and apply spelling rules for -s, -es, and -ies, strengthening subject-verb agreement and accuracy with high-frequency verbs.

Learning Goals

• Simple Present Verb Conjugation (Grades 3-4): Write correct present-tense forms for common verbs across all subject pronouns.
• Subject-Verb Agreement Rules: Apply third-person singular spelling changes accurately.
• Grammar Pattern Recognition: Notice and internalize patterns across different verb types.
• Correct Verb Spelling: Use standard English spelling conventions with confidence.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed to make verb patterns clear through visual organization.
• Chart-Based Learning: Helps students compare forms side by side for stronger retention.
• High-Frequency Verb Focus: Targets verbs students use often in speaking and writing.
• Flexible Use: Ideal for grammar lessons, small groups, review activities, or independent practice.

This printable worksheet supports students as they master simple present tense verb forms through structured, visual practice. By charting how verbs change with different subjects, learners strengthen grammar accuracy, pattern recognition, and confidence using correct verb spellings in everyday writing. It is a no-prep resource that works well in both classroom and homeschool language arts settings, supporting long-term mastery of essential verb skills.

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