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Verbs & Tense

Grade 1 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-IHUJA9-1AV2

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1.Identify the action word: The puppy chases the yellow ball eagerly.
2.Identify the action word: Maya carries the red basket carefully.
3.Identify the action word: Carlos reads the long chapter quietly.
4.Identify the action word: The scientist records the unusual result precisely.
5.Identify the action word: The rabbit crosses the narrow path quickly.
6.Identify the action word: Jon opens the heavy door slowly.
7.Identify the action word: The storm shakes the old windows violently.
8.Identify the action word: Nora solves the difficult puzzle patiently.

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. Identify the action word: The puppy chases the yellow ball eagerly.chases
  2. Identify the action word: Maya carries the red basket carefully.carries
  3. Identify the action word: Carlos reads the long chapter quietly.reads
  4. Identify the action word: The scientist records the unusual result precisely.records
  5. Identify the action word: The rabbit crosses the narrow path quickly.crosses
  6. Identify the action word: Jon opens the heavy door slowly.opens
  7. Identify the action word: The storm shakes the old windows violently.shakes
  8. Identify the action word: Nora solves the difficult puzzle patiently.solves

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.