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Verbs & Tense

Grade 2 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1GNHCY3-5M6A

Four children and a teacher collaborate with blocks, patterns, and a notebook.
1.

Write the past-tense form of “explains.”

2.

Write the past-tense form of “shakes.”

3.

Write the past-tense form of “solves.”

4.

Write the past-tense form of “records.”

5.

Write the past-tense form of “reads.”

6.

Write the past-tense form of “compares.”

7.

Write the past-tense form of “presents.”

8.

Write the past-tense form of “chases.”

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 “shakes.”shook
  3. Write the past-tense form of “solves.”solved
  4. Write the past-tense form of “records.”recorded
  5. Write the past-tense form of “reads.”read
  6. Write the past-tense form of “compares.”compared
  7. Write the past-tense form of “presents.”presented
  8. Write the past-tense form of “chases.”chased

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.