Past, Present, and Future Verb Sorting Worksheet with Answer Key

Problem Description:

The task involves sorting verbs into three categories: Past, Present, and Future. The goal is to identify the correct tense of each verb in the given sentences and place them into the appropriate category on the answer sheet.

Solution Approach:

1. Identify the Tense of Each Verb:
- Past Tense: Verbs that describe actions that have already happened.
- Present Tense: Verbs that describe actions happening now or regularly.
- Future Tense: Verbs that describe actions that will happen in the future.

2. Sort the Verbs:
- Carefully read each sentence and determine the tense of the verb.
- Place the verb in the corresponding section (Past, Present, or Future) on the answer sheet.

3. Provide Explanations:
- For each verb, explain why it belongs to a specific tense.

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Step-by-Step Solution:

#### Past Tense:
1. I wanted: "wanted" is the past tense of "want."
2. He walked: "walked" is the past tense of "walk."
3. We caught: "caught" is the past tense of "catch."
4. I ran: "ran" is the past tense of "run."
5. My brother and I built: "built" is the past tense of "build."
6. They ate: "ate" is the past tense of "eat."
7. Last sports day, he ran: "ran" is the past tense of "run."

#### Present Tense:
1. She paints: "paints" is the present tense of "paint."
2. He reads: "reads" is the present tense of "read."
3. They dance: "dance" is the present tense of "dance."
4. Mom drives: "drives" is the present tense of "drive."
5. My brother and I are building: "are building" is the present continuous tense of "build."
6. They swim: "swim" is the present tense of "swim."
7. He runs: "runs" is the present tense of "run."

#### Future Tense:
1. We are going to go swimming: "are going to go" indicates future action.
2. She swims: "swims" is the simple present but can imply future if contextually clear.
3. This morning, I am reading: "am reading" is the present continuous but can imply future if contextually clear.
4. I will catch: "will catch" is the future tense of "catch."
5. I will watch: "will watch" is the future tense of "watch."
6. They are going to paint: "are going to paint" indicates future action.
7. He will drive: "will drive" is the future tense of "drive."

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Final Answer:

Here is the sorted list of verbs:

#### Past Tense:
- I wanted
- He walked
- We caught
- I ran
- My brother and I built
- They ate
- Last sports day, he ran

#### Present Tense:
- She paints
- He reads
- They dance
- Mom drives
- My brother and I are building
- They swim
- He runs

#### Future Tense:
- We are going to go swimming
- She swims
- This morning, I am reading
- I will catch
- I will watch
- They are going to paint
- He will drive

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Explanation:

Each verb has been categorized based on its tense:
- Past Tense: Actions that have already occurred.
- Present Tense: Actions happening now or regularly.
- Future Tense: Actions that will occur in the future.

This ensures accurate sorting according to the rules of verb tenses.

Final Answer Box:
\boxed{
\begin{array}{|c|c|c|}
\hline
\textbf{Past} & \textbf{Present} & \textbf{Future} \\
\hline
\text{I wanted} & \text{She paints} & \text{We are going to go swimming} \\
\text{He walked} & \text{He reads} & \text{She swims} \\
\text{We caught} & \text{They dance} & \text{This morning, I am reading} \\
\text{I ran} & \text{Mom drives} & \text{I will catch} \\
\text{My brother and I built} & \text{My brother and I are building} & \text{I will watch} \\
\text{They ate} & \text{They swim} & \text{They are going to paint} \\
\text{Last sports day, he ran} & \text{He runs} & \text{He will drive} \\
\hline
\end{array}
}