Worksheet on Verbs: Tenses in Reimagined Fairy Tales
English
Grade 7
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet focusing on the use of different verb tenses (Past, Present, Future) through creative writing tasks centered around reimagined fairy tales.
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Worksheet on Verbs: Tenses in Reimagined Fairy Tales
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Introduction to Fairy Tale Reimaginings
Once upon a time, in a land far away, a brave princess discovers a hidden door in the forest. She decides to explore it, feeling both excited and nervous. As she steps through the door, she realizes that she has entered a world unlike any she has seen before. Tomorrow, she plans to return and tell her friends about her adventure, knowing they will believe her because she speaks with certainty and wonder.
1.
Identify three verbs in the paragraph that are in the past tense.
[2 marks]2.
Which verb in the paragraph indicates an action that will happen in the future?
[2 marks]B
Creative Writing Prompt: Reimagining the Fairy Tale
Choose your favorite fairy tale (e.g., Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, Snow White) and adapt it into a new story set in modern times or a different world. Your story should include at least three instances of tense change to show different times or perspectives.
1.
List three verb tenses you plan to use in your story and give an example sentence for each.
[3 marks]2.
Describe a scene where you switch from past tense to present tense. Why is this shift effective in storytelling?
[4 marks]3.
Explain how changing verb tenses can change the tone or mood of a story.
[4 marks]C
Analyzing Tense Use in Fairy Tale Texts
As the prince approaches the enchanted castle, he knows that tonight he will face his greatest challenge. Last night, he had prepared his weapons and strategies. Tomorrow, he will enter the castle at dawn, determined to rescue the enchanted princess.
1.
Identify all the verbs in the paragraph and state their tense.
[3 marks]2.
What is the effect of shifting from past perfect to future tense in this paragraph?
[2 marks]D
Creative Reflection: Tense and Perspective
Reflect on how verb tense choices influence your storytelling perspective. Write a paragraph explaining how shifting tenses can change the reader's understanding of a story.
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In your own words, describe how changing verb tenses can alter the mood or pacing of a story.
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