Printable primary worksheets

Writing verbs in sentencesThis worksheet is designed to guide students in practising the use of action verbs in different tenses—past, present, and future. By providing a variety of verbs, students will construct sentences that showcase their understanding of verb tense application.

Writing past, present, and future verbsUse this worksheet to help students practise matching verbs to their appropriate tenses, including past, present, and future. By providing sentences with gaps, students will fill in the blanks with the correct verb form based on the specified tense in brackets.

Verb tenses - Past, present, and futureUse this worksheet in the classroom or at home to help students practise identifying verb tenses, specifically focusing on past, present, and future tenses. By underlining the action verb in each sentence and indicating the corresponding time (past, present, or future), students reinforce their understanding of verb tense usage.

Using verbs in a sentenceThis worksheet aims to engage students in distinguishing between action verbs and being verbs. By selecting the appropriate verb from a word bank to complete sentences, students will reinforce their understanding of verbs that denote actions and those that express a state of being.

Progressive verb tenses activityThis worksheet will help to reinforce students' understanding of progressive verb tenses, including present progressive, past progressive, and future progressive. By completing a table with an example, students will enhance their proficiency in recognising and forming verbs in various progressive tenses. This resource is ideal for ESL students to practise verb conjugation. 

Past simple tense activityUse this handy worksheet to help students practise and reinforce their understanding of the simple past tense. By completing sentences with the correct past tense forms of verbs, students will enhance their ability to express actions that occurred in the past.

Identifying modal verbs activityUse this helpful worksheet to reinforce students' understanding of modal verbs by engaging them in an activity that involves underlining modal verbs in given sentences. Modal verbs express possibility, necessity, ability, or permission, and this activity is designed to enhance students' recognition and usage of these verbs.

Irregular verbs matching activityUse this worksheet to help reinforce students' understanding of verb tenses, specifically the transition from present tense to past tense. By providing a list of verbs, students will draw lines connecting each verb to its corresponding past tense form, reinforcing their ability to conjugate verbs accurately.

Identifying verbs activityUse this worksheet to introduce students to the diverse roles of verbs in language—describing actions, states, and occurrences. By providing a list of words, students will practise identifying verbs and distinguishing them based on their functions.

Commonly confused words - saw/seenThis worksheet is designed to reinforce students' understanding of the verbs "saw" and "seen" in different contexts. Through completing sentences, students will practise choosing the correct form of the verb to accurately convey past events and present perfect actions.

Commonly confused words - lie/layThis worksheet will help students distinguish between "lie" and "lay" when discussing actions related to resting or placing something down, particularly when referring to past events. Through a series of sentences, students will practise selecting the correct word in brackets to complete each sentence, enhancing their understanding of verb usage in different contexts.

Commonly confused words - is/am/areThis handy worksheet is designed to reinforce students' understanding of the verb "to be" as an auxiliary verb when a sentence lacks a main verb. Through a set of exercises, students will practise selecting the appropriate form of "to be" (am, is, are) to complete sentences correctly, enhancing their awareness of auxiliary verb usage.

Commonly confused words - have/hasThis worksheet is crafted to reinforce ESL students' understanding of the present perfect tense and its auxiliary verbs, "have" and "has." Through a series of sentences, students will practise choosing the correct auxiliary verb based on the subject, fostering a solid grasp of present perfect construction.

Commonly confused words - for/sinceThis worksheet aims to provide students with a clear understanding of the distinctions between the usage of "for" and "since" when expressing duration or time. Through contextual exercises, students will practise choosing the appropriate word to complete sentences, enhancing their grasp of these temporal prepositions.

Commonly confused words - all/everyThis worksheet provides a practical and focused exercise for students to practise using "all" and "every" appropriately in sentences. It will help students grasp the distinction between "all" and "every" when used with different types of nouns. By completing sentences with the appropriate word, students will reinforce their understanding of when to use "all" with plural and uncountable nouns and "every" with singular nouns.

Irregular verbs activityThis worksheet is designed to reinforce students' understanding of irregular verbs by providing sentences with gaps. Students are tasked with selecting the correct irregular verb in the past tense to complete each sentence. This exercise aims to enhance their ability to recognize and use irregular verbs in context.

ESL Conjunctive Adverbs ActivityThis handy worksheet is designed to guide ESL students in mastering the use of conjunctive adverbs to connect sentences or independent clauses. By choosing the most fitting conjunctive adverb to complete sentences, students will develop a nuanced understanding of how these adverbs enhance sentence relationships. 

Identify adverbs worksheetBy circling adverbs, students will reinforce their understanding of how adverbs enhance language by providing information about how, when, where, or to what degree an action occurs. This worksheet is a valuable resource for educators seeking to reinforce grammar skills, improve contextual understanding, and provide practical exercises that empower ESL students to recognise and use adverbs effectively.

Adding adverbs worksheetThis worksheet is perfect for helping ESL students deepen their understanding of adverbs, particularly those ending in 'ly.' By completing sentences with suitable adverbs, students will enhance their vocabulary, strengthen grammar skills, and grasp the nuances of adverbial expressions. The exercise reinforces the understanding of how adverbs modify verbs and provide additional information.

When, Where, and How AdverbsThis comprehensive worksheet is specifically designed for ESL students to strengthen their understanding of adverbs and their functions in sentences. By engaging with real-world scenarios, students will determine whether the provided adverbs describe how, when, or where an action takes place. This worksheet serves as a valuable resource for educators seeking to reinforce grammar skills, enhance contextual understanding, and provide practical exercises that empower ESL students to navigate adverbs with confidence in their language journey.

Comparative and Superlative Adjectives ListThis helpful list will help ESL students in mastering comparative and superlative adjectives. By providing a comprehensive list, students will delve into the nuances of language, learning how to express degrees of comparison with accuracy and confidence.

Writing with adjectives activityThis comprehensive worksheet is tailored for ESL students to delve into the intricacies of descriptive language. By crafting sentences that describe various subjects, students will not only identify but also underline the adjectives within each sentence. This exercise aims to reinforce the understanding of adjectives while broadening vocabulary and language expression. This worksheet serves as a valuable resource for educators aiming to reinforce grammar skills, broaden vocabulary, and provide practical exercises that empower ESL students to articulate detailed descriptions across a spectrum of subjects.