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Verbs & Tense

Grade 5 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-9YZZLR-NO7X

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

Write the past-tense form of “tests.”

2.

Write the past-tense form of “develops.”

3.

Write the past-tense form of “interpret.”

4.

Write the past-tense form of “presents.”

5.

Write the past-tense form of “evaluates.”

6.

Write the past-tense form of “compares.”

7.

Write the past-tense form of “organizes.”

8.

Write the past-tense form of “explains.”

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 “tests.”tested
  2. Write the past-tense form of “develops.”developed
  3. Write the past-tense form of “interpret.”interpreted
  4. Write the past-tense form of “presents.”presented
  5. Write the past-tense form of “evaluates.”evaluated
  6. Write the past-tense form of “compares.”compared
  7. Write the past-tense form of “organizes.”organized
  8. Write the past-tense form of “explains.”explained

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.