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Verbs & Tense

Kindergarten · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-1NKKXLT-1NP8

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1.Identify the action word: Carlos reads the long chapter quietly.
2.Identify the action word: Nora solves the difficult puzzle patiently.
3.Identify the action word: Lena paints the bright sign neatly.
4.Identify the action word: Jon opens the heavy door slowly.
5.Identify the action word: The storm shakes the old windows violently.
6.Identify the action word: The rabbit crosses the narrow path quickly.
7.Identify the action word: Eli presents the detailed report confidently.
8.Identify the action word: The scientist records the unusual result precisely.

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: Carlos reads the long chapter quietly.reads
  2. Identify the action word: Nora solves the difficult puzzle patiently.solves
  3. Identify the action word: Lena paints the bright sign neatly.paints
  4. Identify the action word: Jon opens the heavy door slowly.opens
  5. Identify the action word: The storm shakes the old windows violently.shakes
  6. Identify the action word: The rabbit crosses the narrow path quickly.crosses
  7. Identify the action word: Eli presents the detailed report confidently.presents
  8. Identify the action word: The scientist records the unusual result precisely.records

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.