Let’s go through each sentence one by one and decide if it uses “past” or “passed” correctly.
Remember:
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Past = a time before now (noun), or something that happened earlier (adjective). Example: “in the past,” “past events.”
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Passed = the past tense of “pass” — meaning to move by, succeed at something, or give something to someone. Example: “I passed the test,” “She passed the ball.”
Now let’s check each sentence:
1.
Haven’t we passed that once already?
→ “Passed” is correct here — it means “gone by” or “experienced before.”
✔ Correct
2.
I don’t like to think about the passed.
→ Should be “the past” — referring to time before now.
✘ Incorrect
3.
I offered, but she passed.
→ “Passed” is correct — means she declined or didn’t accept.
✔ Correct
4.
The passed is always affecting the present.
→ Should be “The past” — referring to previous times.
✘ Incorrect
5.
I have had many past lives.
→ “Past” is correct — describing lives that happened before.
✔ Correct
6.
Kevin past the plate to Mary.
→ Should be “passed” — he gave/transferred the plate.
✘ Incorrect
7.
In the past, I have been good at math.
→ “Past” is correct — refers to earlier time.
✔ Correct
8.
I studied, and I past the test.
→ Should be “passed” — succeeded on the test. Incorrect
9.
Many strange things have happened in the past.
→ “Past” is correct — refers to earlier time.
✔ Correct
10.
I have never past up an opportunity.
→ Should be “passed” — as in “passed up” meaning missed or didn’t take.
✘ Incorrect
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Final Answer:
1. Correct
2. Incorrect
3. Correct
4. Incorrect
5. Correct
6. Incorrect
7. Correct
8. Incorrect
9. Correct
10. Incorrect
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of easily confused words worksheet.
