Check the Correct One

Check the Correct One Worksheet

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is designed to help students learn the correct use of the words “hanged” and “hung.” It features seven sentences with a blank space where students must decide whether to use “hanged” or “hung” and then check the corresponding box. The sentences include various subjects, from clothing and apples to sorrow and cobwebs, to provide diverse examples of when each verb form should be used. The format of the worksheet is straightforward, allowing students to focus solely on choosing the correct past tense of “to hang.”

The worksheet’s objective is to teach students the difference in usage between “hanged” and “hung.” “Hanged” is typically used in a legal or historical context to describe execution by hanging, whereas “hung” is used for items that have been suspended or dangled. By completing this exercise, students learn to recognize and apply the appropriate word based on the context provided in each sentence. This practice helps to reinforce their understanding of irregular verb conjugation and the importance of context in grammar.