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Verbs & Tense

Kindergarten · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1X9MG3-Y6O6

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

Identify the action word: Maya carries the red basket carefully.

2.

Identify the action word: The storm shakes the old windows violently.

3.

Identify the action word: Lena paints the bright sign neatly.

4.

Identify the action word: Nora solves the difficult puzzle patiently.

5.

Identify the action word: The rabbit crosses the narrow path quickly.

6.

Identify the action word: Carlos reads the long chapter quietly.

7.

Identify the action word: The puppy chases the yellow ball eagerly.

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: Maya carries the red basket carefully.carries
  2. Identify the action word: The storm shakes the old windows violently.shakes
  3. Identify the action word: Lena paints the bright sign neatly.paints
  4. Identify the action word: Nora solves the difficult puzzle patiently.solves
  5. Identify the action word: The rabbit crosses the narrow path quickly.crosses
  6. Identify the action word: Carlos reads the long chapter quietly.reads
  7. Identify the action word: The puppy chases the yellow ball eagerly.chases
  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.