Tense Consistency Cloze Worksheet
Instructions: Read each passage carefully and fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in brackets. Make sure the tense is consistent throughout each passage.
Passage 1: Past Tense
Last Saturday, my family and I _________________ (go) to the beach for a picnic. The sun _________________ (shine) brightly, and the water _________________ (look) inviting. My younger brother _________________ (build) an enormous sandcastle while I _________________ (swim) in the waves. We _________________ (stay) until sunset and _________________ (watch) the sky turn orange and pink. It _________________ (be) a perfect day.
Passage 2: Present Tense
Every morning, Sarah _________________ (wake) up at 6:30 am. She _________________ (eat) breakfast with her family and then _________________ (brush) her teeth. Her bus _________________ (arrive) at 7:45 am, so she always _________________ (leave) the house by 7:30 am. On the way to school, she _________________ (listen) to music and _________________ (think) about her day ahead. She _________________ (enjoy) the quiet time before school begins.
Passage 3: Future Tense
Next month, our class _________________ (visit) the local museum for a school trip. We _________________ (learn) about New Zealand history and _________________ (see) ancient Māori artefacts. Our teacher _________________ (give) us a worksheet to complete during the visit. I _________________ (take) lots of photos and _________________ (write) notes for my project. It _________________ (be) an exciting educational experience.
Passage 4: Past Continuous Tense
Yesterday afternoon, while I _________________ (do) my homework, my cat _________________ (sleep) on my desk. Outside, birds _________________ (sing) in the trees and the wind _________________ (blow) gently. My mum _________________ (cook) dinner in the kitchen, and I could smell something delicious. Everything _________________ (feel) peaceful and calm.