To solve the problem, we need to ensure that the subject of each sentence agrees with the verb in terms of tense and form. Let's go through each question step by step:
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1. The mouse ______ cheese.
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Subject: "The mouse" (singular)
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Verb options: "like," "liking," "likes"
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Explanation: The subject is singular, so the verb must also be singular. The correct form is the third-person singular present tense.
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Correct answer:
likes
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2. Nina ______ the ball.
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Subject: "Nina" (singular)
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Verb options: "threw," "throwing," "throw"
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Explanation: The sentence does not specify a continuous action or future tense, so the simple past tense is appropriate.
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Correct answer:
threw
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3. The dog ______ his bone.
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Subject: "The dog" (singular)
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Verb options: "chew," "chewing," "chewed"
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Explanation: The sentence does not specify a continuous action or future tense, so the simple past tense is appropriate.
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Correct answer:
chewed
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4. I ______ my backpack.
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Subject: "I" (first person singular)
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Verb options: "lost," "lose," "losing"
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Explanation: The sentence does not specify a continuous action or future tense, so the simple past tense is appropriate.
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Correct answer:
lost
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5. The baby ______ last night.
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Subject: "The baby" (singular)
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Verb options: "crying," "cry," "cried"
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Explanation: The phrase "last night" indicates a completed action in the past, so the simple past tense is appropriate.
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Correct answer:
cried
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6. The cat ______ on my bed.
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Subject: "The cat" (singular)
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Verb options: "sleep," "sleeping," "slept"
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Explanation: The sentence does not specify a continuous action or future tense, so the simple past tense is appropriate.
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Correct answer:
slept
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7. I ______ the baseball.
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Subject: "I" (first person singular)
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Verb options: "hit," "hits," "hitting"
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Explanation: The sentence does not specify a continuous action or future tense, so the simple past tense is appropriate.
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Correct answer:
hit
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8. John ______ up his jacket.
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Subject: "John" (singular)
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Verb options: "zips," "zipping," "zip"
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Explanation: The sentence does not specify a continuous action or future tense, so the simple present tense is appropriate. Since "John" is singular, the verb should be in the third-person singular form.
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Correct answer:
zips
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Final Answers:
1.
likes
2.
threw
3.
chewed
4.
lost
5.
cried
6.
slept
7.
hit
8.
zips
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{\text{likes, threw, chewed, lost, cried, slept, hit, zips}}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of printable verb quiz.
