Verbs and Their Present & Past Participles Worksheet for 6th - 8th ... - Free Printable

Let’s go step by step to match each sentence on the right with the correct verb form from the left.

We are matching verbs in their base, past, or participle forms to complete sentences correctly. The key is to look at the tense and structure of each sentence.

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Left side (verbs):
1) buy
2) bought
3) begun
4) begin
5) idle
6) beginning
7) ridden
8) riding
9) buying

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Right side (sentences):

A) The baby had ___ to walk at ten months.
→ “had” + past participle → needs “begun” (from #3)
✔ Match: 3 → A

B) He has ___ the train to the city before this.
→ “has” + past participle → “ridden” fits (you ride a train) → #7
✔ Match: 7 → B

C) We are ___ groceries with cash.
→ “are” + present participle → “buying” → #9
✔ Match: 9 → C

D) I am ___ a new page for every lesson.
→ “am” + present participle → “beginning” → #6
✔ Match: 6 → D

E) ___ my horse out at the stables every weekend.
→ This is missing subject? Wait — actually, it should be “I ___” or similar. But looking at context, likely “I ride” → but “ride” isn’t listed. Wait — “ridden”? No, that’s past participle. Hmm. Actually, maybe it’s “I ride” — but not an option. Let’s check again.

Wait — perhaps it’s “I ___ my horse...” — if it’s habitual action, simple present. But none of the options are “ride”. Unless... “ridden” is wrong here. Maybe it’s “riding”? “I am riding” — but sentence doesn’t have “am”.

Actually, let’s re-read: “___ my horse out at the stables every weekend.” — this sounds like simple present. But no “ride” option. Perhaps typo? Or maybe it’s “I ride” — but we don’t have “ride”.

Wait — look at #5: “idle” — doesn’t fit. #4: “begin” — no. #1: “buy” — no.

Hold on — maybe it’s “I ride” — but since “ride” isn’t there, perhaps it’s “ridden” as part of perfect tense? But sentence doesn’t have auxiliary.

Actually — let’s skip and come back.

F) I am ___ a new school year this fall.
→ “am” + present participle → “beginning” already used? Wait, #6 is “beginning”, but we used it for D. Can we use same word twice? Probably not — each number used once.

Wait — maybe F is also “beginning”? But only one #6.

Wait — let’s list all sentences again:

Sentences:

1. The baby had ___ to walk at ten months. → begun (#3)

2. He has ___ the train to the city before this. → ridden (#7)

3. We are ___ groceries with cash. → buying (#9)

4. I am ___ a new page for every lesson. → beginning (#6)

5. ___ my horse out at the stables every weekend. → ???

6. I am ___ a new school year this fall. → ???

7. ___ the new issue as soon as it comes out. → ???

8. I had ___ several shirts at the market yesterday. → ???

9. We are ___ our bicycles down the path. → ???

Now, let’s tackle them one by one.

Sentence 5: “___ my horse out at the stables every weekend.” — likely subject is “I”, so “I ride” — but “ride” not listed. However, “ridden” is past participle — doesn’t fit. “Riding” could work if it were “I am riding”, but it’s not. Unless it’s imperative? Unlikely.

Wait — perhaps it’s “I ride” — but since “ride” isn’t an option, maybe it’s a trick. Look at #5: “idle” — no. #4: “begin” — no. #1: “buy” — no.

Another idea: maybe it’s “I take” — not listed. Perhaps it’s “ridden” as in “I have ridden” — but sentence doesn’t have “have”.

Wait — let’s look at sentence 7: “___ the new issue as soon as it comes out.” — likely “Buy” — imperative or future. So #1: buy → matches.

Sentence 8: “I had ___ several shirts at the market yesterday.” → “had” + past participle → “bought” → #2

Sentence 9: “We are ___ our bicycles down the path.” → “are” + present participle → “riding” — but “riding” is #8! Yes!

So #8: riding → sentence 9

Now sentence 5: “___ my horse out at the stables every weekend.” — still stuck. What about “I ride” — but no “ride”. Unless... “ridden” is not it. Wait — perhaps it’s “I begin” — no. Another thought: maybe it’s “I idle” — doesn’t make sense.

Wait — perhaps it’s “I ride” and the verb is implied? But we must choose from list.

Look at #4: “begin” — could it be “I begin my horse”? No.

Perhaps it’s a mistake, and it should be “I ride” — but since “ride” isn’t there, maybe “ridden” is intended for perfect tense, but sentence lacks auxiliary.

Wait — let’s check sentence 6: “I am ___ a new school year this fall.” → “am” + present participle → “beginning” — but we already used #6 for sentence 4. Conflict.

Unless sentence 4 is not “beginning”. Let’s double-check sentence 4: “I am ___ a new page for every lesson.” — could it be “starting”? Not listed. “Beginning” is best fit.

But we can’t use #6 twice.

Perhaps sentence 6 is “beginning” and sentence 4 is something else? What else? “Buying”? No. “Riding”? No.

Another idea: sentence 4 might be “writing” — not listed. Or “doing” — not listed.

Wait — perhaps sentence 5 is “I ride” and the verb is “ride”, but it’s not in the list. Unless “ridden” is misused.

Let’s list what we have so far:

- Sentence 1: had ___ → begun (#3)

- Sentence 2: has ___ → ridden (#7)

- Sentence 3: are ___ → buying (#9)

- Sentence 8: had ___ → bought (#2)

- Sentence 9: are ___ → riding (#8)

- Sentence 7: ___ the new issue → buy (#1) — imperative or future

Now left: sentences 4,5,6

Verbs left: #4 begin, #5 idle, #6 beginning

Sentence 4: I am ___ a new page → needs -ing form → beginning (#6)

Sentence 6: I am ___ a new school year → also needs -ing form → but only one “beginning”

Conflict.

Unless sentence 6 is “beginning” and sentence 4 is something else. What could sentence 4 be? “I am buying a new page”? Doesn’t make sense. “I am riding a new page”? No.

Perhaps sentence 4 is “I am beginning” and sentence 6 is “I am starting” — not available.

Another possibility: sentence 5 might be “I begin my horse” — nonsense.

Wait — perhaps sentence 5 is “I ride” and the verb is “ride”, but it’s not listed. Unless “ridden” is for sentence 5, but grammar doesn't fit.

Let’s read sentence 5 carefully: “___ my horse out at the stables every weekend.” — this is likely “I ride” — but since “ride” isn't an option, and “ridden” is past participle, perhaps it's a error, or perhaps it's "I have ridden" but missing "have".

Maybe it's "I take" — not listed.

Another idea: perhaps "idle" is for sentence 5? "I idle my horse" — means to leave it idle, which could make sense, but "idle" as verb means to spend time doing nothing, or to run engine without moving. For a horse, "idle" might mean to let it rest, but "idle my horse out" sounds odd.

Perhaps it's "I begin my horse" — no.

Let's look at sentence 6: "I am ___ a new school year this fall." — definitely "beginning"

Sentence 4: "I am ___ a new page for every lesson." — could it be "starting"? Not listed. Or "opening"? Not listed. "Beginning" is the only logical choice.

But we have only one #6.

Unless the worksheet allows reuse, but typically not.

Perhaps sentence 4 is "I am writing" — not listed.

Wait — what about "buying"? "I am buying a new page" — doesn't make sense.

Another thought: perhaps "page" means a sheet of paper, and "beginning" is correct, and for sentence 6, it's also "beginning", but we have to choose different.

Let's count the verbs and sentences. There are 9 verbs and 9 sentences, so one-to-one match.

Verbs: 1.buy, 2.bought, 3.begun, 4.begin, 5.idle, 6.beginning, 7.ridden, 8.riding, 9.buying

Sentences: 9 sentences.

We have assigned:

- 3 to sentence 1

- 7 to sentence 2

- 9 to sentence 3

- 2 to sentence 8

- 8 to sentence 9

- 1 to sentence 7

That's 6 assigned.

Left verbs: 4.begin, 5.idle, 6.beginning

Left sentences: 4,5,6

Sentence 4: I am ___ a new page → needs -ing → beginning (#6)

Sentence 6: I am ___ a new school year → also needs -ing → but only one -ing left? #6 is beginning, #8 is riding (used), #9 is buying (used). So only #6 is -ing left.

But sentence 5: ___ my horse out — if it's "I ride", not available. If it's "I begin", not good. If it's "I idle", possible but awkward.

Perhaps sentence 5 is "I begin" — but "begin my horse" doesn't make sense.

Another idea: perhaps "idle" is for sentence 5, and it's "I idle my horse" meaning I let it rest, and "out at the stables" makes sense.

Then sentence 4: I am beginning a new page

Sentence 6: I am ___ a new school year — what's left? #4 begin — but "I am begin" is grammatically incorrect; should be "beginning".

Unless sentence 6 is "I begin a new school year" — simple present, which is acceptable for scheduled events.

Yes! "I begin a new school year this fall." — simple present for future scheduled event.

Similarly, sentence 5: "I idle my horse out at the stables every weekend." — a bit forced, but possible.

Or perhaps "I ride" is intended, but since not available, "idle" might be the only choice.

But let's see if there's better.

What if sentence 5 is "I begin my horse" — no.

Perhaps "ridden" is for sentence 5, but "I ridden my horse" is wrong; should be "I have ridden".

Another possibility: sentence 5 might be "Ride my horse" — imperative, so #4 "begin" doesn't fit, #1 "buy" doesn't fit.

Let's try this assignment:

- Sentence 4: I am beginning a new page → #6

- Sentence 6: I begin a new school year this fall → #4 (simple present)

- Sentence 5: I idle my horse out at the stables every weekend → #5

"I idle my horse" — while unusual, it could mean I let my horse be idle, i.e., not working, resting at the stables. It's a stretch, but possible.

Perhaps "idle" is not commonly used that way, but in context, it might be accepted.

Let's confirm all:

1. The baby had begun to walk at ten months. → #3

2. He has ridden the train to the city before this. → #7

3. We are buying groceries with cash. → #9

4. I am beginning a new page for every lesson. → #6

5. Idle my horse out at the stables every weekend. → #5 — but this is imperative? "Idle your horse"? Or "I idle"? The sentence starts with blank, so likely subject is implied. In English, if no subject, it could be imperative. "Idle my horse" — but "my" suggests possessive, so probably "I idle".

To make it work, assume "I idle".

6. I begin a new school year this fall. → #4 — simple present for future plan.

7. Buy the new issue as soon as it comes out. → #1 — imperative

8. I had bought several shirts at the market yesterday. → #2

9. We are riding our bicycles down the path. → #8

All verbs used once.

For sentence 5, "I idle my horse" — while not common, it's grammatically possible. Perhaps in some contexts, "idle" means to keep inactive.

Alternatively, maybe it's a typo, and it should be "ride", but based on given options, this is the best fit.

So final matches:

1 → ? No, we need to match number to sentence letter.

The task is to match the sentence on the right to the word on the left.

So for each sentence, choose the number.

Sentence A: The baby had ___ → 3 (begun)

Sentence B: He has ___ → 7 (ridden)

Sentence C: We are ___ → 9 (buying)

Sentence D: I am ___ a new page → 6 (beginning)

Sentence E: ___ my horse → 5 (idle) — assuming "I idle" or imperative

Sentence F: I am ___ a new school year → wait, we have "I begin" for F? Earlier I said sentence 6 is "I begin", but in the list, sentence F is "I am ___ a new school year" — oh! I think I misnumbered.

Let's clarify the sentences as labeled in the image.

From the user's description, the sentences are:

After the verbs, the sentences are:

- The baby had ___ to walk at ten months. [let's call this S1]

- He has ___ the train to the city before this. [S2]

- We are ___ groceries with cash. [S3]

- I am ___ a new page for every lesson. [S4]

- ___ my horse out at the stables every weekend. [S5]

- I am ___ a new school year this fall. [S6] -- here it says "I am", so needs -ing form

Oh! I missed that. S6 is "I am ___ a new school year", so it requires present participle, not base form.

So S6: I am ___ → needs -ing verb.

Similarly, S4: I am ___ → needs -ing.

But we have only two -ing verbs left after assignments: #6 beginning and #8 riding, but #8 is used for S9.

Earlier I assigned #8 riding to S9: "We are riding our bicycles"

And #9 buying to S3: "We are buying groceries"

So for S4 and S6, both need -ing verbs, but only #6 beginning is left for -ing, and #4 begin is base, #5 idle is base.

Problem.

Unless S6 is not "I am", but let's check the user's input.

User wrote:

" I am ___ a new school year this fall."

Yes, "I am", so must be present participle.

Similarly, S4: "I am ___ a new page"

So both require -ing forms.

Available -ing verbs: #6 beginning, #8 riding, #9 buying

But #8 and #9 are used for S9 and S3.

S9: "We are ___ our bicycles" → riding (#8)

S3: "We are ___ groceries" → buying (#9)

So for S4 and S6, only #6 beginning is left, but we need two.

Contradiction.

Perhaps S5 can take an -ing verb? "___ my horse" — if it's "Riding my horse", then it could be gerund or participle, but the sentence is "___ my horse out at the stables every weekend." — if it's "Riding my horse", it would be "I am riding" or "Riding is fun", but here it's a complete sentence with "every weekend", so likely "I ride" or "I am riding".

If we put "Riding" for S5, then "Riding my horse out at the stables every weekend." — this could be a fragment, but in context, it might be intended as "I am riding" with "I am" omitted, but that's informal.

In many worksheets, they might accept "Riding" for S5, implying "I am riding".

Then for S4 and S6, we have #6 beginning for one, and for the other, what?

S4: I am ___ a new page — could it be "starting"? Not listed. Or "opening"? No.

Another idea: perhaps "begin" can be used as "I begin" for S6, but S6 has "I am", so not.

Unless the "am" is a typo, but unlikely.

Let's list all sentences with their required form:

S1: had ___ → past participle → begun (#3)

S2: has ___ → past participle → ridden (#7)

S3: are ___ → present participle → buying (#9)

S4: am ___ → present participle → ?

S5: ___ my horse → ? — if it's "I ride", base form, or "Riding", present participle

S6: am ___ → present participle → ?

S7: ___ the new issue → base form (imperative) → buy (#1)

S8: had ___ → past participle → bought (#2)

S9: are ___ → present participle → riding (#8)

So S4 and S6 both need present participle, and S5 might need base or present participle.

Available verbs for S4,S5,S6: #4 begin, #5 idle, #6 beginning

#6 beginning is present participle.

#4 begin is base.

#5 idle is base.

So for S4 and S6, we need two present participles, but only one available (#6).

Unless S5 takes "beginning" or "idle" as base, but S5 is "___ my horse", which could be "Begin my horse" — imperative, but "begin my horse" doesn't make sense.

"Idle my horse" — imperative, meaning "let my horse be idle", which is possible.

Then for S4 and S6, we have only #6 beginning for one, and for the other, no -ing verb.

Perhaps S6 is "I begin" and the "am" is not there, but user wrote "I am".

Let's double-check the user's input:

" I am ___ a new school year this fall."

Yes.

Perhaps "beginning" can be used for both, but we can't.

Another possibility: for S4, "I am beginning a new page" — ok.

For S6, "I am beginning a new school year" — also ok, but same verb.

But the worksheet likely expects different verbs.

Perhaps "idle" can be used as "idling", but it's not listed; #5 is "idle", not "idling".

The verbs are given as is.

Let's look back at the user's list:

"5) idle" — so base form.

"6) beginning" — present participle.

So no "idling".

Perhaps for S5, "I idle" is intended, and for S6, "I begin" , but S6 has "I am", so not.

Unless in S6, "am" is a mistake, and it's "I begin".

In many contexts, "I begin a new school year this fall" is correct with simple present for future.

And for S4, "I am beginning a new page" is correct.

Then for S5, "I idle my horse" or "Idle my horse".

To resolve, let's assume that for S6, although it says "I am", it might be a typo, and it's "I begin", as "begin" is available.

Otherwise, it's impossible.

Perhaps "beginning" is for S6, and for S4, "I am buying" but "buying" is used for S3.

S3 is "We are buying groceries", so #9 is used.

Another idea: perhaps S4 is "I am riding a new page" — doesn't make sense.

Or "I am beginning" for S4, and for S6, "I am starting" — not available.

I think the only logical way is to assign:

- S4: I am beginning a new page → #6

- S6: I begin a new school year this fall → #4 (ignoring the "am" or assuming it's a typo)

- S5: I idle my horse out at the stables every weekend → #5

And for S7: Buy the new issue → #1

etc.

Perhaps in S5, "Ride" is intended, but since not available, "idle" is the closest.

Or perhaps "begin" for S5: "Begin my horse" — no.

Let's search for standard usage.

Upon second thought, in some contexts, "idle" can mean to spend time idly, but for a horse, it's odd.

Perhaps "ridden" for S5, but "I ridden" is wrong.

I recall that in some dialects or old English, but not standard.

Another possibility: S5 might be "I have ridden", but no "have".

Let's calculate the number.

Perhaps S6 is "I am beginning", and S4 is "I am starting", but not available.

I think we have to go with:

S1: 3 (begun)

S2: 7 (ridden)

S3: 9 (buying)

S4: 6 (beginning)

S5: 5 (idle) — as "I idle" or "Idle"

S6: 4 (begin) — assuming "I begin" despite "am" , or perhaps the "am" is for emphasis, but unlikely.

S7: 1 (buy)

S8: 2 (bought)

S9: 8 (riding)

And for S6, if it's "I am begin", it's grammatically incorrect, so probably not.

Perhaps "beginning" for S6, and for S4, "I am buying" but #9 is used.

Unless S3 is not "buying", but what else? "We are begun groceries" — no.

I think the intended answer is:

For S5: "Ride" is not there, so perhaps "begin" is for S5: "Begin my horse" — no.

Let's look online or think differently.

Perhaps "idle" is for S6: "I am idle" but "idle" is adjective, not verb, and "a new school year" doesn't fit.

"I am idle a new school year" — nonsense.

Another idea: perhaps "begin" for S5: "Begin my horse" — still bad.

I recall that in some contexts, "break in" a horse, but not here.

Perhaps the verb for S5 is "ride", and it's missing, but in the list, #8 is "riding", which is for S9.

Let's swap.

Suppose for S5: "Riding my horse out at the stables every weekend." — this can be interpreted as "I am riding" with "I am" omitted, which is common in informal English or in headlines.

Then for S9: "We are ___ our bicycles" — could be "buying"? "We are buying our bicycles" — possible, but "down the path" suggests riding, not buying.

"We are riding our bicycles down the path" makes more sense.

So S9 should be "riding".

For S5, if we put "Riding", then "Riding my horse out at the stables every weekend." — this is a sentence fragment, but in context, it might be accepted as "I am riding".

Then for S4 and S6, we have #6 beginning for one, and for the other, #4 begin or #5 idle.

S4: I am ___ a new page — if we put "begin", "I am begin" is wrong.

S6: I am ___ a new school year — same issue.

Unless for S6, "I begin" , and ignore "am".

I think the best solution is to assume that for S6, it's "I begin", and the "am" is a typo or overlooked.

In many educational materials, they might have such errors.

Perhaps "beginning" is for S6, and for S4, "I am starting" — not available.

Let's check the answer choices again.

Perhaps "idle" can be used as "idling", but it's not listed.

I found a possible resolution: for S5, "I begin my horse" is not it, but "I take" not there.

Another thought: perhaps "buy" for S5: "Buy my horse" — but "out at the stables" doesn't fit.

I think we have to go with the following assignment, accepting that S6 might be "I begin" despite "am":

- S1: 3

- S2: 7

- S3: 9

- S4: 6

- S5: 5

- S6: 4

- S7: 1

- S8: 2

- S9: 8

And for S6, "I begin a new school year this fall" is correct English for future scheduled event, so perhaps the "am" is a mistake in the user's transcription or in the worksheet.

Perhaps in the original, S6 is "I ___ a new school year", without "am".

Given that, I'll proceed.

So the matches are:

The baby had ___ → 3 (begun)

He has ___ → 7 (ridden)

We are ___ → 9 (buying)

I am ___ a new page → 6 (beginning)

___ my horse → 5 (idle) — as "I idle" or "Idle"

I am ___ a new school year → 4 (begin) — assuming "I begin"

___ the new issue → 1 (buy)

I had ___ → 2 (bought)

We are ___ → 8 (riding)

For the last one, "We are ___ our bicycles" → 8 (riding)

Now to write the answer as per the format.

The task is to match, so probably list the number for each sentence.

Since the sentences are not labeled with letters in the user's text, but in the image they might be, but user didn't provide labels, so perhaps list the verb number for each sentence in order.

From the user's message, the sentences are listed as:

1. The baby had ___ to walk at ten months.

2. He has ___ the train to the city before this.

3. We are ___ groceries with cash.

4. I am ___ a new page for every lesson.

5. ___ my horse out at the stables every weekend.

6. I am ___ a new school year this fall.

7. ___ the new issue as soon as it comes out.

8. I had ___ several shirts at the market yesterday.

9. We are ___ our bicycles down the path.

So for each, the matching verb number:

1. 3

2. 7

3. 9

4. 6

5. 5

6. 4 (assuming "I begin" for #6)

7. 1

8. 2

9. 8

For #6, if we must have "am", then it should be "beginning", but then #4 is left for S5, "Begin my horse" — worse.

Perhaps S5 is "Begin" as imperative: "Begin my horse" — still bad.

I think 4 for S6 is the lesser evil.

Perhaps "idle" for S6: "I am idle" but then "a new school year" doesn't connect.

"I am idle a new school year" — no.

So I'll stick with the above.

Final Answer:

1. 3
2. 7
3. 9
4. 6
5. 5
6. 4
7. 1
8. 2
9. 8