Classroom Resource

How to Use Perfect Verb Tenses | No Nonsense Grammar

Subject Area

English Language Arts

Grade(s)

5

Overview

There are three perfect verb tenses; all three are created using the helping verb “to have” in different ways. This resource allows students to practice identifying perfect verb tenses.

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 5

ELA21.5.39

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage in writing.

Unpacked Content

UP:ELA21.5.39

Vocabulary

  • Demonstrate
  • Command
  • Conventions
  • Standard English grammar
  • Standard English usage

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Standard English grammar and usage conventions.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Demonstrate correct standard English grammar and word usage in writing.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Demonstrating command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing is necessary to convey meaning.
English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 5

ELA21.5.39g

Use perfect verb tenses to compose and revise writing.

Unpacked Content

UP:ELA21.5.39g

Vocabulary

  • Perfect verb tenses
  • Compose
  • Revise

Knowledge

  • Perfect verb tense is used to show an action that is complete and finished.
  • This tense is expressed by adding one of the auxiliary verbs have, has, or had to the past participle form of the main verb.

Skills

  • Use perfect verb tenses correctly in writing.
  • Revise writing for correct usage of perfect verb tenses.

Understanding

  • The perfect verb tense should be used for actions that are completed and finished.
  • A perfect verb tense is created by using a helping verb and the past participle of the main verb.
Link to Resource
https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/no-nonsense-grammar-perfect-verb-ten…

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS
Accessibility
License

License Type

Custom

Custom License Type (URL)

https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/help/terms-of-use/#permitted

Comments or Notes

This resource includes supporting materials for teachers and students. 

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