To solve this worksheet, we need to fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs provided in parentheses. The instructions at the bottom state that we must use the
Simple Past tense.
Here is the step-by-step breakdown for each blank:
1.
(be): The subject is "His father" (singular). The past tense of *be* for singular subjects is
was.
2.
(be): The subject is "his mother" (singular). The past tense of *be* is
was.
3.
(be): The subject is "he" (Gandhi). The past tense of *be* is
was.
4.
(marry): This is a regular verb. We add *-ed*. Result:
married.
5.
(have): This is an irregular verb. The past tense of *have* is
had.
6.
(die): This is a regular verb. We add *-d* because it ends in *e*. Result:
died.
7.
(have): The subject is "he". The past tense of *have* is
had.
8.
(study): This is a regular verb ending in a consonant + *y*. We change *y* to *i* and add *-ed*. Result:
studied.
9.
(go): This is an irregular verb. The past tense of *go* is
went.
10.
(spend): This is an irregular verb. The past tense of *spend* is
spent.
11.
(become): This is an irregular verb. The past tense of *become* is
became.
12.
(return): This is a regular verb. We add *-ed*. Result:
returned.
13.
(support): This is a regular verb. We add *-ed*. Result:
supported.
14.
(become): Irregular verb again. The past tense is
became.
15.
(be): The subject is "His goal" (singular). The past tense is
was.
16.
(struggle): Regular verb. We add *-ed*. Result:
struggled.
17.
(go): Irregular verb. The past tense is
went.
18.
(lead): This is an irregular verb. Be careful not to just add *-ed*. The past tense of *lead* is
led.
19.
(attend): Regular verb. We add *-ed*. Result:
attended.
20.
(negotiate): Regular verb ending in *e*. We just add *-d*. Result:
negotiated.
21.
(recommend): Regular verb. We add *-ed*. Result:
recommended.
22.
(try): Regular verb ending in consonant + *y*. Change *y* to *i* and add *-ed*. Result:
tried.
23.
(lead): Irregular verb. The past tense is
led.
Final Answer:
1. was
2. was
3. was
4. married
5. had
6. died
7. had
8. studied
9. went
10. spent
11. became
12. returned
13. supported
14. became
15. was
16. struggled
17. went
18. led
19. attended
20. negotiated
21. recommended
22. tried
23. led
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 5th grade social studies worksheet on mahatma gandhi.
