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Verbs & Tense

Grade 5 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-19H11Z9-148O

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1.Write the past-tense form of “explains.”
2.Write the past-tense form of “compares.”
3.Write the past-tense form of “tests.”
4.Write the past-tense form of “presents.”
5.Write the past-tense form of “develops.”
6.Write the past-tense form of “evaluates.”
7.Write the past-tense form of “records.”
8.Write the past-tense form of “revises.”

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 “compares.”compared
  3. Write the past-tense form of “tests.”tested
  4. Write the past-tense form of “presents.”presented
  5. Write the past-tense form of “develops.”developed
  6. Write the past-tense form of “evaluates.”evaluated
  7. Write the past-tense form of “records.”recorded
  8. Write the past-tense form of “revises.”revised

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.