Let's solve this verb exercise step by step. We are given a
word bank with the following verbs:
Word Bank:
- bake
- naps
- play
- walked
- see
- sat
- barked
- run
- hopped
- jump
We need to fill in each blank with the correct verb from the word bank, making sure the verb matches the context and tense of the sentence.
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1. I am going to help Nana ________ a cake.
- The action is about helping to make a cake.
- "Bake" is the correct verb for making a cake.
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Answer: *bake*
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✔ I am going to help Nana bake a cake.
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2. The cat ________ on the mat.
- Looking at the picture: a cat sleeping with "Z"s above it → implies it’s sleeping or resting.
- The verb "naps" fits perfectly here (present tense).
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Answer: *naps*
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✔ The cat naps on the mat.
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3. The bunny ________ away.
- Bunnies move by hopping.
- "Hopped" is past tense — fits well with "away."
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Answer: *hopped*
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✔ The bunny hopped away.
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4. I can ________ over the wall.
- The image shows a person jumping.
- "Jump" is the correct verb here.
- "Can" suggests ability → present tense verb.
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Answer: *jump*
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✔ I can jump over the wall.
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5. Jim ________ in the chair.
- The image shows a man sitting.
- "Sat" is the past tense of "sit" — matches the context.
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Answer: *sat*
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✔ Jim sat in the chair.
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6. The dog ________ at the man.
- Dogs often bark at people.
- "Barked" is past tense, which fits the sentence.
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Answer: *barked*
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✔ The dog barked at the man.
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7. I ________ a big rat.
- Seeing something is a common action.
- "See" is the correct verb.
- Present tense: "I see..."
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Answer: *see*
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✔ I see a big rat.
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8. Tim ________ to school today.
- The action happened today → past tense.
- "Walked" is a common way to go to school.
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Answer: *walked*
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✔ Tim walked to school today.
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9. I will ________ up the hill.
- "Will" indicates future tense.
- Going up a hill involves running or walking, but "run" is more energetic and fits better.
- "Run" is a good choice here.
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Answer: *run*
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✔ I will run up the hill.
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10. Dan will ________ with you.
- "Play" is the most natural verb for spending time with someone.
- "Will play" is correct future tense.
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Answer: *play*
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✔ Dan will play with you.
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Final Answers:
1. bake
2. naps
3. hopped
4. jump
5. sat
6. barked
7. see
8. walked
9. run
10. play
✔ All sentences now make sense and use verbs correctly from the word bank!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of verb worksheet.
