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Circle the correct verb forms below to complete the sentence in the past tense.

Oliver clean / cleans / cleaned / will clean the hutch while his brother play / plays / played / will play with the rabbit.

  • Read the question carefully and read it again. What is it asking you to do?
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It is asking you to write the verbs in the past tense.

  • First, imagine the action happening in the past, e.g. yesterday. Then think about how the first verb, to clean, would be said in the past tense.
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The past tense of to clean is cleaned. Select cleaned.

  • Check the next part of the sentence, to play.
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The past tense of to play is played. Select played.

  • Check that you have answered both parts of the question.
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Oliver clean / cleans / cleaned / will clean the hutch while his brother play / plays / played / will play with the rabbit.

  • Check your answer.