Here's the solution to the “Tenses of Verbs” worksheet, with explanations for each sentence:
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1. Anne wore a very expensive dress for her debut.
✔ Past
*Explanation:* The verb “wore” is the past tense of “wear.” It describes an action that already happened.
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2. My parents will pay my tuition fee later.
✔ Future
*Explanation:* The helping verb “will” indicates that the action (paying) has not happened yet and will occur in the future.
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3. She cares for her dog so much.
✔ Present
*Explanation:* “Cares” is the third-person singular present tense of “care.” It describes a current habit or state.
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4. I worked for the whole day yesterday.
✔ Past
*Explanation:* “Worked” is the simple past tense of “work,” and “yesterday” confirms it happened in the past.
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5. Kaira only eats vegetables.
✔ Present
*Explanation:* “Eats” is the third-person singular present tense. It describes a habitual or general truth.
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6. Will the artist sign the papers today?
✔ Future
*Explanation:* “Will” is used to ask about a future action — even though it’s a question, the tense is still future.
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7. Did she finalize the menu for her restaurant?
✔ Past
*Explanation:* “Did” is the past tense auxiliary verb used to form questions in the simple past. The main verb “finalize” is in base form, but the tense is past.
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8. Yeddie plays the harmonica very well.
✔ Present
*Explanation:* “Plays” is the third-person singular present tense. It describes a current ability or habit.
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9. Do you want to take the bus?
✔ Present
*Explanation:* “Do” is the auxiliary verb for present tense questions (for “you”). “Want” is the base form, but the tense is present — asking about current desire.
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10. She does not like tea.
✔ Present
*Explanation:* “Does not like” is the negative present tense form for third person singular (“she”). It expresses a current preference.
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11. I swept the floor last night.
✔ Past
*Explanation:* “Swept” is the past tense of “sweep,” and “last night” clearly places the action in the past.
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✔ Final Answers (to write in the blanks):
1. Past
2. Future
3. Present
4. Past
5. Present
6. Future
7. Past
8. Present
9. Present
10. Present
11. Past
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