Highlight the past tense verbs in this passage. Then, write a sentence explaining how the writer uses these verbs to convey the action and build detail. I walked through the hills trying to find an ancient temple. I came to a small river. On the other side stood a leopard, quiet and proud. I, too, stood quietly. I was amazed. I had never looked or such an animal before and never have since. Our eyes locked for a second and then it vanished. I walked on, desperate to tell story to the next person I met.
