The task is to identify whether each underlined verb in the sentences is in the
present,
past, or
future tense. Let's analyze each sentence step by step:
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1. My dog hates thunderstorms.
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Verb: "hates"
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Tense: Present (The verb "hates" is in the present tense because it describes a current action or state.)
Answer: Present
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2. He hides under the bed during a storm.
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Verb: "hides"
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Tense: Present (The verb "hides" is in the present tense because it describes a habitual or current action.)
Answer: Present
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3. Last summer a storm arrived one afternoon.
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Verb: "arrived"
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Tense: Past (The verb "arrived" is in the past tense because it describes an action that happened in the past, as indicated by "Last summer.")
Answer: Past
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4. The wind nearly knocked me over.
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Verb: "knocked"
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Tense: Past (The verb "knocked" is in the past tense because it describes an action that already occurred.)
Answer: Past
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5. Next time I will stay indoors.
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Verb: "will stay"
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Tense: Future (The phrase "will stay" indicates a planned or anticipated action in the future.)
Answer: Future
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6. I love all kinds of stormy weather.
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Verb: "love"
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Tense: Present (The verb "love" is in the present tense because it describes a current feeling or state.)
Answer: Present
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7. I raced to school.
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Verb: "raced"
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Tense: Past (The verb "raced" is in the past tense because it describes an action that has already occurred.)
Answer: Past
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8. Perhaps tomorrow it will sleet.
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Verb: "will sleet"
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Tense: Future (The phrase "will sleet" indicates a predicted or anticipated event in the future.)
Answer: Future
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9. They raided the neighboring lands for treasure.
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Verb: "raided"
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Tense: Past (The verb "raided" is in the past tense because it describes an action that has already taken place.)
Answer: Past
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10. We know about their explorations far and wide.
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Verb: "know"
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Tense: Present (The verb "know" is in the present tense because it describes a current state of knowledge.)
Answer: Present
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Final Answers:
1. Present
2. Present
3. Past
4. Past
5. Future
6. Present
7. Past
8. Future
9. Past
10. Present
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Explanation:
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Present Tense: Used for actions happening now, habits, or general truths.
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Past Tense: Used for actions that have already happened.
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Future Tense: Used for actions that will happen later.
Each verb was analyzed based on its form and the context of the sentence to determine which tense it belongs to.
Final Answer Boxed:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. & \text{Present} \\
2. & \text{Present} \\
3. & \text{Past} \\
4. & \text{Past} \\
5. & \text{Future} \\
6. & \text{Present} \\
7. & \text{Past} \\
8. & \text{Future} \\
9. & \text{Past} \\
10. & \text{Present} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of past present future tense worksheet.
