Task Explanation:
The worksheet focuses on
present tense verbs. In the present tense, verbs change depending on whether the subject is singular or plural. For most verbs:
- Singular subjects (e.g., "she," "my dog," "Dr. Bell") use the verb form that ends in
-s.
- Plural subjects (e.g., "Ben and his mom," "the girls," "our friends") use the base form of the verb.
Solution:
Let's solve each sentence step by step:
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#### 1. She _______ that toy.
- Subject: "She" (singular)
- Correct verb: "wants" (ends with -s)
- Answer: wants
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#### 2. Ben and his mom _______ home.
- Subject: "Ben and his mom" (plural)
- Correct verb: "drive" (base form)
- Answer: drive
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#### 3. The girls _______ at the park.
- Subject: "The girls" (plural)
- Correct verb: "play" (base form)
- Answer: play
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#### 4. My dog _______ his bone.
- Subject: "My dog" (singular)
- Correct verb: "buries" (ends with -s)
- Answer: buries
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#### 5. Sal and I _______ a cake.
- Subject: "Sal and I" (plural)
- Correct verb: "bake" (base form)
- Answer: bake
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#### 6. Dr. Bell _______ the cat.
- Subject: "Dr. Bell" (singular)
- Correct verb: "feeds" (ends with -s)
- Answer: feeds
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#### 7. Her dad _______ the red van.
- Subject: "Her dad" (singular)
- Correct verb: "cleans" (ends with -s)
- Answer: cleans
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#### 8. Our friends _______ outside.
- Subject: "Our friends" (plural)
- Correct verb: "run" (base form)
- Answer: run
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#### 9. Three birds _______ in the tree.
- Subject: "Three birds" (plural)
- Correct verb: "sit" (base form)
- Answer: sit
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#### 10. Tom _______ a pretty picture.
- Subject: "Tom" (singular)
- Correct verb: "paints" (ends with -s)
- Answer: paints
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Final Answers:
1. wants
2. drive
3. play
4. buries
5. bake
6. feeds
7. cleans
8. run
9. sit
10. paints
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
1. \text{wants} \\
2. \text{drive} \\
3. \text{play} \\
4. \text{buries} \\
5. \text{bake} \\
6. \text{feeds} \\
7. \text{cleans} \\
8. \text{run} \\
9. \text{sit} \\
10. \text{paints}
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of present time verbs worksheet.