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100

melted

melt

100

shatter

shattered

100

The ice cream started to ___ because it was so hot outside.

melt

100

Chocolate bar – melt

The chocolate bar was melting.

200

survived

survive

200

shine

shined

200

The hurricane ___ many buildings in its path.

destroyed

200

Moon – rise

The moon was rising.

300

destroyed

destroy

300

blow

blew

300

Animals must ___ in harsh winter conditions.

survive

300

Explorers – survive

The explorers were surviving.

400

snow

snowed

400
rise

rose

400

It usually ___ in the mountains during winter.

snows

400

Nurse – take care of

The nurse was taking care of my grandfather.

500

rained

rain

500

take care of

took care of

500

The glass window ___ when the ball hit it hard.

shattered

500

Leaves – blow

The leaves were blowing.