The task is to sort the verbs in the bank into two categories:
Past Tense and
Present Tense. Let's go through each verb and determine its tense.
Verbs in the Bank:
- Ran
- Walked
- Gallop
- Listened
- Grow
- Grew
- Sang
- Drank
- Drove
- Taught
- Purchase
- Bought
- Stomp
- Judged
- Tap
- Tapped
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Step-by-Step Solution:
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Past Tense
These are verbs that describe actions that have already happened. They are typically formed by adding "-ed" to regular verbs or have irregular forms.
1.
Ran - Past tense of "run."
2.
Walked - Past tense of "walk."
3.
Listened - Past tense of "listen."
4.
Grew - Past tense of "grow."
5.
Sang - Past tense of "sing."
6.
Drank - Past tense of "drink."
7.
Drove - Past tense of "drive."
8.
Taught - Past tense of "teach."
9.
Bought - Past tense of "buy."
10.
Judged - Past tense of "judge."
11.
Tapped - Past tense of "tap."
So, the
Past Tense category includes:
- Ran
- Walked
- Listened
- Grew
- Sang
- Drank
- Drove
- Taught
- Bought
- Judged
- Tapped
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Present Tense
These are verbs that describe actions happening now or regularly. They are typically the base form of the verb (for most singular subjects) or end with "-s" for third-person singular subjects.
1.
Gallop - Present tense.
2.
Grow - Present tense.
3.
Purchase - Present tense.
4.
Stomp - Present tense.
5.
Tap - Present tense.
So, the
Present Tense category includes:
- Gallop
- Grow
- Purchase
- Stomp
- Tap
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Final Answer:
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Past Tense: Ran, Walked, Listened, Grew, Sang, Drank, Drove, Taught, Bought, Judged, Tapped
-
Present Tense: Gallop, Grow, Purchase, Stomp, Tap
$$
\boxed{
\text{Past Tense: Ran, Walked, Listened, Grew, Sang, Drank, Drove, Taught, Bought, Judged, Tapped}
}
$$
$$
\boxed{
\text{Present Tense: Gallop, Grow, Purchase, Stomp, Tap}
}
$$
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of past tense verb worksheets.