Exercises · Tenses
Present, past and future tense forms
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English has twelve verb tenses — from the present simple to the future perfect continuous — and each one expresses a distinct relationship between time and the action described. Mastering tenses is the single most important step for moving from basic communication to accurate, fluent English, and it is a core test area in IELTS, TOEIC, and all Cambridge CEFR exams. These exercises cover every tense from A2 to C2 level, using gap-fill and multiple-choice formats designed to build both accuracy and speed.
Gap-fill exercises train active production: you must recall and produce the correct verb form, which mirrors the demands of writing and speaking tasks. Multiple-choice exercises train tense discrimination: you choose between two or three plausible forms that are similar but not identical — for example, present perfect (has left) vs past simple (left), or past continuous (was working) vs past perfect (had worked). Both skills are essential for exam success and everyday fluency. After each answer, instant feedback explains why the correct tense is used, turning every mistake into a learning moment.
Exercises at A2 cover present simple, past simple, present continuous, and the going to future. B1 introduces the present perfect and future with will. B2 adds mixed tenses, the past perfect, and all continuous aspects. C1–C2 exercises focus on advanced tense sequences, reported speech tense shifts, and formal register choices. Each level builds naturally on the previous one, so you can stay at a level until you feel confident before moving up. For detailed rules and form tables before you practise, see the Verb Tenses theory guides.