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Verbs & Tense

Grade 1 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-V09ZG-8I1N

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1.Write the past-tense form of “explains.”
2.Write the past-tense form of “records.”
3.Write the past-tense form of “tests.”
4.Write the past-tense form of “compares.”
5.Write the past-tense form of “solves.”
6.Write the past-tense form of “reads.”
7.Write the past-tense form of “chases.”
8.Write the past-tense form of “presents.”

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. Write the past-tense form of “explains.”explained
  2. Write the past-tense form of “records.”recorded
  3. Write the past-tense form of “tests.”tested
  4. Write the past-tense form of “compares.”compared
  5. Write the past-tense form of “solves.”solved
  6. Write the past-tense form of “reads.”read
  7. Write the past-tense form of “chases.”chased
  8. Write the past-tense form of “presents.”presented

Worked example

Locate the action or state and check when it occurs.

Common mistake

Changing tense in the middle of a sentence without a time shift.

Helpful hint

Look for time words before choosing the verb form.