Read the following sentences from the two texts.  Identify each of the past tense verbs ending in -ed.  Check your answer by scolling over the box labeled "answer".  


Gently, Hermit Crab picked it up with his claw and put it on his shell.


Answer: picked

In May, Hermit Crab discovered some coral.


Answer: discovered


"I would," answered a spiky sea urchin.


Answer: answered


In September, Hermit Crab spotted a school of lanternfish darting through the dark water.


Answer: spotted


"How are you, Mr. Tilapia?" asked Mr. Seahorse.


Answer: asked


"Perfectly fine," replied Mr. Kurtus.


Answer: replied


"Mrs. Bullhead laid her eggs and the eggs hatched."


Answer: hatched


At last, the babies tumbled from Mr. Seahorse's pouch and swam away.


Answer: tumbled



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