Question

learn / teach
the verbs learn, learning, or learned mean to get knowledge. the verbs teach, teaching, or taught mean to give knowledge.
example: i learn much from god’s word.
god teaches us his way through his word.
exercise 5: underline the correct verb in the following sentences.

1. from her father, maurene ( taught, learned ) some helpful cooking tips.
2. uncle fred ( taught, learned ) him to read his bible.
3. michael listened and ( teach, learned ) from his dad’s advice.
4. the bible ( teaches, learns) us to live holy lives.
5. keep memorizing verses and soon you will have ( learned, teach ) the whole chapter.

let / leave
the verbs let or letting mean to allow. the verbs leave, leaving, or left mean to go away or to let stay.
example: please, let me practice my piano now.
now is the time to leave for church.
exercise 6: underline the correct verb in the following sentences.

1. mom is ( letting, leaving ) shelly read the missionary story tonight.
2. they will ( let, leave ) god’s word be their guide.
3. righteous living does not ( let, leave ) you into heaven.
4. will you ( leave, let ) jesus be your saviour?
5. katrina is ( letting, leaving ) a note for her friend.

Explanation:

1. "Learned" is correct as Maurene received knowledge from her father.
2. "Taught" is right as Uncle Fred gave the knowledge of reading the Bible.
3. "Learned" is appropriate as Michael received advice.
4. "Teaches" is correct as the Bible imparts knowledge.
5. "Learned" is proper as it refers to acquiring knowledge of the chapter.
6. "Letting" is correct as mom is allowing Shelly to read.
7. "Let" is right as they are allowing God's Word to be their guide.
8. "Let" is appropriate as righteous living doesn't allow one into heaven in that sense.
9. "Let" is correct as it's about allowing Jesus to be one's Saviour.
10. "Leaving" is proper as Katrina is putting a note for her friend.

Answer:

1. From her father, Maurene (learned) some helpful cooking tips.
2. Uncle Fred (taught) him to read his Bible.
3. Michael listened and (learned) from his dad's advice.
4. The Bible (teaches) us to live holy lives.
5. Keep memorizing verses and soon you will have (learned) the whole chapter.
6. Mom is (letting) Shelly read the missionary story tonight.
7. They will (let) God's Word be their guide.
8. Righteous living does not (let) you into heaven.
9. Will you (let) Jesus be your Saviour?
10. Katrina is (leaving) a note for her friend.