Task Overview:
The task involves converting the given verbs into their past tense forms by adding
-ed or
-d as appropriate. This is a common rule in English grammar for regular verbs in the past tense.
Solution:
#### 1.
We ________ the dog to the lake. (follow)
- The verb "follow" becomes "followed" when converted to the past tense.
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Answer: followed
#### 2.
Harry ________ his room last week. (tidy)
- The verb "tidy" becomes "tidied" when converted to the past tense.
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Answer: tidied
#### 3.
Betty ________ with her friends. (race)
- The verb "race" becomes "raced" when converted to the past tense.
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Answer: raced
#### 4.
My brother ________ the chicken. (fry)
- The verb "fry" becomes "fried" when converted to the past tense.
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Answer: fried
#### 5.
The baby ________ for his toy. (cry)
- The verb "cry" becomes "cried" when converted to the past tense.
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Answer: cried
Final Answers:
1.
followed
2.
tidied
3.
raced
4.
fried
5.
cried
Explanation:
-
Regular Verbs: Most verbs in English form their past tense by adding
-ed or
-d to the base form. For example:
- "Follow" → "followed"
- "Tidy" → "tidied"
- "Race" → "raced"
- "Fry" → "fried"
- "Cry" → "cried"
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Spelling Rules:
- If the verb ends in a consonant +
y, change the
y to
i before adding
-ed. Example: "cry" → "cried".
- If the verb ends in a vowel +
y, simply add
-ed. Example: "play" → "played".
- If the verb ends in a consonant +
e, just add
-d. Example: "tie" → "tied".
This exercise helps reinforce the concept of forming the past tense for regular verbs, which is a fundamental aspect of English grammar.
Final Answer Box:
\[
\boxed{\text{followed, tidied, raced, fried, cried}}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of past tense ed worksheet.
