Verbs: Present and Past Tense Practice

In the following sentences, fill in the blank with the correct form (either present or past tense) of the verbs.  

1) Today, Jack _________________ (to want) to find a way to help his mom.

 
2) He _______________(to know) that she ________________ (to need) some extra money to buy food for the family.

3) He ____________________ (to feel) really said and disappointed.

4) Early that day, Jack __________________ (to want) to sell the family cow.

5) He went to the Smith’s house and said, “You guys ______________ (to see) how great this cow is?  I know that you _______________ (to want) to buy it from me!” 

6) The Smiths said, “We _________________ (to understand) how much your family _________________ (to crave) a good meal.  But we already _____________________ (to possess) a wonderful cow of our own!”

7) Then Mrs. Smith ________________ (to ask), “Did you ___________________ (to ask) the Jamisons?  Last week, I heard that they _______________ (to need) a new cow because their cow ___________________ (to escape) from their barn.”

8) When Ms. Smith said that, Jack __________________________ (to decided) to visit the Jamison’s as soon as possible.  But, Ms. Smith  ___________________________ (to explain) that they live to far away to go today.

9) Now, as he _________________________ (to walk) into his front yard, Jack ______________________ (to know) that his mom will ask him about the cow.

10) When she _____________________ (to see) him, Jack’s mom ___________________ (to inquire) if he has had any luck selling the cow.

11) Jack ________________________(to shake) his head sadly.

12) He ___________________________(to say), “Sorry, Mom.  When I went to the Smiths, they __________________________ (to explain) that they did not need a new cow.  But now, I __________________________ (to plan) to go see the Jamisons tomorrow.  Don’t worry!  I will find someone to buy the cow.  I _______________________ (to promise) that I will not let you down.”