Verb TensesGrade 5 English for Kids
Have finished, had eaten, will have left! Perfect tenses.
Verb Tenses teaches fifth graders the perfect tenses: I have finished, she had eaten, we will have left. Kids also practice past participles like written, spoken and chosen, a key fifth grade grammar skill.
- Grade 5 · Ages 10–11
- 4 games
- 24 practice questions
- About 15 min
- Perfect Tense Sentences
- Hear and Type
- I Have...
- Tense Challenge
English typing course · Grade 5
Verb Tenses · Learning goals
What Your Child Will Learn
Learn the perfect tenses: I have finished, she had eaten, we will have left. Practice past participles like written, spoken and chosen.
- Perfect Tense Sentences
- Hear and Type
- I Have...
- Tense Challenge
Why it matters
Why This Matters for Kids
Clear timelines
Perfect tenses help kids show exactly when things happened in stories and explanations.
Grade 5 grammar
Forming and using perfect tenses is part of fifth grade language standards in many curricula.
Mature writing
Using tenses correctly makes writing sound polished and grown-up.
Inside Verb Tenses
How the Course Works
Short typing games: kids hear or see each word, type it, and get instant, friendly feedback.
Step 1 · Game
Perfect Tense Sentences
Listen and type sentences in the perfect tense. Hear a sentence and type it. (5 exercises)
Step 2 · Game
Hear and Type
Listen and type each past participle. Hear a word and type it. (8 exercises)
Step 3 · Game
I Have...
Hear the verb, then type the word that goes after have. Hear a word and type it. (6 exercises)
Step 4 · Game
Tense Challenge
Type each sentence with the right tense. Hear a sentence and type it. (5 exercises)
Word list
Grade 5 Words and Sentences to Type
A sample of what your child hears, reads and types in this course.
- written(verb)
- eaten(verb)
- spoken(verb)
- chosen(verb)
- forgotten(verb)
- driven(verb)
- broken(verb)
- frozen(verb)
- begun(verb)
- swum(verb)
- “I have finished my homework.”
- “She has visited Paris.”
- “They had eaten before we arrived.”
- “We will have left by noon.”
- “He has lived here for years.”
- “The lake has frozen solid.”
For parents
Try It at Home
Learning sticks best when kids use it in real life. Here are simple ideas from this course.
Parent Tip
Ask your child to describe the day using three tenses: "I have eaten breakfast, I had finished my homework before dinner, I will have read a chapter by bedtime."
Verb Tenses · Questions from parents
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is this course for?
Verb Tenses is a grade 5 english course for kids ages 10–11. That is Year 6 english in the UK and Year 5 in Australia. It also works well for review in the next grade, or as a challenge for a confident younger learner.
What will my child learn?
Learn the perfect tenses: I have finished, she had eaten, we will have left. Practice past participles like written, spoken and chosen. Along the way they practice: Perfect Tense Sentences; Hear and Type; I Have..; Tense Challenge.
How long does the course take?
About 15 minutes in total, split into 4 short levels. Most kids finish it over two or three sessions. Progress is saved, so they can stop any time and pick up where they left off.
Is this course free?
Verb Tenses is part of SkillBloom Premium, which unlocks every course in every subject. Each subject also has free courses, so your child can try SkillBloom before you decide.
Does my child need to read well to use it?
No. Every word and sentence is read aloud first, and kids type what they hear. Spelling and reading grow together as they play.
Can we use it for homeschool?
Yes. SkillBloom is built for homeschooling families. Kids work through lessons, games and quizzes on their own, and the parent dashboard shows what they finished and which skills need more practice. It works on phones, tablets and laptops.
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