These five sentences are from recent Associated Press articles. I have underlined one past tense verb in each sentence. If any of the five underlined words are not past tense verbs, will someone please tell me which ones are not past tense verbs and and why.
 
1.) She photographed Bernard on patrol earlier, and subsequently covered the memorial service held by his fellow Marines after his death.
 
2.) Later, when she learned he died, Jacobson thought about the pictures she took.
  

3.) Sen. Coburn sought approval to require that any amendment considered by the Senate must be offered 72 hours in advance and with a full cost report.

 

4.) Applications for new building permits - a gauge of future activity - rose more than economists predicted.

 

5.) The gain represented strength in all areas of the country, though the rise was slightly lower than economists expected.

 

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