Here is the step-by-step solution to complete the sentences in the past simple tense.
Analysis of the Task:
The worksheet asks us to change the verbs given in parentheses into their
Past Simple form. The rule for regular verbs (like the ones in this exercise) is usually to add
-ed or
-d to the base word. We need to look at each sentence carefully to apply the correct spelling rules.
1.
Sentence: "The car \_\_\_\_\_\_ (climb) up the mountain."
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Verb: climb
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Rule: This is a regular verb ending in a consonant + vowel + consonant, but it doesn't double the last letter because the stress isn't on the end (and generally, words ending in 'm' just take -ed).
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Change: climb + ed =
climbed
2.
Sentence: "The penguins \_\_\_\_\_\_ (dive) into the sea."
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Verb: dive
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Rule: This verb ends with a silent 'e'. When a verb ends in 'e', we only add
-d.
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Change: dive + d =
dived
3.
Sentence: "\_\_\_\_\_\_ and \_\_\_\_\_\_ (wash) their car last Friday."
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Verb: wash
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Context: There are two people mentioned (represented by the pictures), so the subject is plural ("They").
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Rule: Regular verb. Add
-ed.
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Change: wash + ed =
washed
* *(Note: The sentence structure implies "They washed", but since the blank is for the verb, we just put the verb form).*
4.
Sentence: "Soon the three bears \_\_\_\_\_\_ (stop) playing."
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Verb: stop
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Rule: This is a short word ending in Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC). The rule is to double the final consonant before adding -ed.
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Change: stop -> stopp + ed =
stopped
5.
Sentence: "Everybody \_\_\_\_\_\_ (thank) mom and dad."
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Verb: thank
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Rule: Regular verb. Add
-ed.
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Change: thank + ed =
thanked
6.
Sentence: "\_\_\_\_\_\_ (phone) my father last week."
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Verb: phone
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Context: The subject is missing in the text line but implied by the picture of a woman talking on the phone (She) or simply looking for the verb form.
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Rule: Ends in 'e', so add
-d.
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Change: phone + d =
phoned
7.
Sentence: "Mr \_\_\_\_\_\_ (work) here in 2019."
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Verb: work
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Rule: Regular verb. Add
-ed.
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Change: work + ed =
worked
8.
Sentence: "His dog \_\_\_\_\_\_ (bark) at the strangers."
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Verb: bark
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Rule: Regular verb. Add
-ed.
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Change: bark + ed =
barked
9.
Sentence: "She \_\_\_\_\_\_ (explain) the rules to the students."
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Verb: explain
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Rule: Regular verb. Add
-ed.
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Change: explain + ed =
explained
Final Answer:
1. climbed
2. dived
3. washed
4. stopped
5. thanked
6. phoned
7. worked
8. barked
9. explained
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of simple worksheet esl.
