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Verb Expansion Rule - Exercise 1

Directions: For items 1 - 5, put each verb string into its verb form using the subject provided. For items 6 - 10, write the verb string for each verb form provided. Write your answers in the space provided next to each item.

Examples:
Item Answer
pres + open = she she opens
the dog barked past + bark
When you have completed the exercise, click on "Check My Work" and check your answers with those on the answer key.

1. pres + do = they

2. past + think = Mary

3. past + go = she

4. pres + write = Alex

5. past + drink = the chipmunks

6. the children play

7. Tom knocked

8. we care

9. the couple danced

10. Phil fell


         

 

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