Time Expressions

Matching and Identifying Time Expressions

Draw a line to the time expression with the sentence fragment. Complete by drawing a line to the correct
tense identification.

Sentence Fragment Time Expression Tense Used

John will have completed the ...at the moment. future intention
fourth grade...
As soon as I arrive,... present perfect
We are studying Roman history... continuous
...when I was a child.
They haven't finished their present simple
homework... ...for two hours when you
arrived. past simple
Jack gets up early...
When I arrived,... future perfect
...I will give you a ring.
...three times this year. future time clause
I began skiing...
...by next June. present perfect
...she was reading a book.
at this time tomorrow. present continuous
He had been waiting...
...since 1997. past perfect
I used to play tennis every day...
When we arrived,... future continuous
Maria has been living in Pisa...
...on Saturdays. past continuous
I will be sleeping...
...yet. present perfect
We've been to Paris ... continuous
...five years ago.
I'm going to visit Germany... past perfect
...in April. continuous
....she had already eaten dinner.
past simple
Complete the Sentences

 ...when I was younger.

 ...for many years.
 ...this time next week.
 ...at(on) weekends.
 After he finishes his homework,...
 By the time you receive this letter,...
 ...three years ago.