Verbs are whats happening!

Verbs are whats happening!

YOURE a master grammarian!Identifying kinds of verbsChoose the answer that correctly identifies the kind of verb boldfaced in each sentence.

After it lands on Mars, the probe will send information back to Earth.ActionLinkingHelpingIdentifying kinds of verbsChoose the answer that correctly identifies the kind of verb boldfaced in each sentence.

After the race, Jeff appeared ready to collapse, but he recovered quickly.ActionLinkingHelpingIdentifying kinds of verbsChoose the answer that correctly identifies the kind of verb boldfaced in each sentence.

Has the water begun to boil yet?ActionLinkingHelpingIdentifying kinds of verbsChoose the answer that correctly identifies the kind of verb boldfaced in each sentence.

When the wind is blowing strongly enough, lets fly kites.ActionLinkingHelpingIdentifying objects of action verbsIdentify the direct object in each sentence. If there is no direct object, choose no direct object (intransitive verb).

Nicole played a minuet at the recital.MinuetRecitalNo direct object (intransitive verb)Identifying objects of action verbsIdentify the direct object in each sentence. If there is no direct object, choose no direct object (intransitive verb).

The cardinal sang sweetly on the branch of a nearby tree.SweetlyBranchNo direct object (intransitive verb)Identifying objects of action verbsIdentify the direct object in each sentence. If there is no direct object, choose no direct object (intransitive verb).

The machines at the factory work all day and all night.FactoryDayNo direct object (intransitive verb)Identifying objects of action verbsIdentify the direct object in each sentence. If there is no direct object, choose no direct object (intransitive verb).

Lisa carefully unwrapped the glass figurine.CarefullyFigurineNo direct object (intransitive verb)Identifying linking verbs and predicate wordsChoose the answer that correctly identifies the linking verb and the predicate word in each sentence. If the verb is not a linking verb, choose not a linking verb.

The lions seem nervous in their cages.Linking verb: seem; predicate word: nervousLinking verb: seem; predicate word: cagesNot a linking verbIdentifying linking verbs and predicate wordsIdentify the direct object in each sentence. If there is no direct object, choose no direct object (intransitive verb).

While waiting for Web pages to download, Mary Ann grew impatient.Linking verb: waiting; predicate word: pagesLinking verb: grew; predicate word: impatientNot a linking verbIdentifying linking verbs and predicate wordsIdentify the direct object in each sentence. If there is no direct object, choose no direct object (intransitive verb).

Christy felt the smooth silk of the prom dress with longing.Linking verb: felt; predicate word: smoothLinking verb: felt; predicate word: silkNot a linking verbIdentifying linking verbs and predicate wordsIdentify the direct object in each sentence. If there is no direct object, choose no direct object (intransitive verb).

Because of their bravery, the two firefighters are both heroes.Linking verb: are; predicate word: heroesLinking verb: are; predicate word: bothNot a linking verbIdentifying principal parts of verbsIdentify the principal part that is boldfaced in each sentence.

Our class is planning a trip to the theater later this year.PresentPastPresent participleIdentifying principal parts of verbsIdentify the principal part that is boldfaced in each sentence.

The hermit crab crawled from a smaller shell into a larger one.PresentPastPast participleIdentifying principal parts of verbsIdentify the principal part that is boldfaced in each sentence.

We have talked on the phone for almost two hours!Past participlePastPresent participleIdentifying principal parts of verbsIdentify the principal part that is boldfaced in each sentence.

Three circus acts perform at the same time in three rings.PresentPresent participlePastUsing irregular verbsLook for errors in the sentences. When you find an error, mark the letter of the line containing the error. If there is no error, fill in the last answer space.

:My favorite sweatershrinked when Iwashed it.(No error)Using irregular verbsLook for errors in the sentences. When you find an error, mark the letter of the line containing the error. If there is no error, fill in the last answer space.

:Ice formedon the trees andbroke many branches.(No error)Using irregular verbsLook for errors in the sentences. When you find an error, mark the letter of the line containing the error. If there is no error, fill in the last answer space.

:The baby falledquite often whenhe began walking.(No error)Using irregular verbsLook for errors in the sentences. When you find an error, mark the letter of the line containing the error. If there is no error, fill in the last answer space.

:I think thatI leaved my jacketat your house.(No error)Identifying simple tensesChoose the answer that correctly identifies the tense of the boldfaced verb in each sentence.

Marta looked all over for the right gift.PresentPastFutureIdentifying simple tensesChoose the answer that correctly identifies the tense of the boldfaced verb in each sentence.

How many relatives are coming for our annual holiday dinner?PresentPresent progressivePastIdentifying simple tensesChoose the answer that correctly identifies the tense of the boldfaced verb in each sentence.

Construction workers will be closing this lane tomorrow.Present progressivePast progressiveFuture progressiveIdentifying simple tensesChoose the answer that correctly identifies the tense of the boldfaced verb in each sentence.

Cast members were practicing their lines all afternoon.Present progressivePast progressivePastIdentifying perfect tensesChoose the answer that correctly identifies the tense of the boldfaced verb in each sentence.

Has anyone heard a weather forecast for this Saturday?Present perfectPast PerfectFuture perfectIdentifying perfect tensesChoose the answer that correctly identifies the tense of the boldfaced verb in each sentence.

By the time you reach the top of the tower, you will have climbed 204 steps.Present perfectPast perfectFuture perfectIdentifying perfect tensesChoose the answer that correctly identifies the tense of the boldfaced verb in each sentence.

Luckily, a delivery truck had brought the new couch before the blizzard began.Present perfectPast perfectFuture perfectIdentifying perfect tensesChoose the answer that correctly identifies the tense of the boldfaced verb in each sentence.

Your questions have interrupted my train of thought.Present perfectPast perfectFuture perfectUsing verb tensesChoose the verb that completes each sentence correctly.

Next year, our class ______ to Greenfield Village.Will travelTraveledUsing verb tensesChoose the verb that completes each sentence correctly.

When proofreading her homework paper, Peg discovered that she _____ several words.MisspellsHad misspelledUsing verb tensesChoose the verb that completes each sentence correctly.

Wait for me! I _____ as fast as I can!Was runningAm runningUsing verb tensesChoose the verb that completes each sentence correctly.

By the time we get back from vacation, our cat ____ all the food we left for her.Will have eatenWill eatUsing troublesome verb pairsChoose the verb that correctly completes each sentence.

The bear demanded, Who _____ on my bed?Has been lyingHas been layingUsing troublesome verb pairsChoose the verb that completes each sentence correctly.

Grandpa usually _____ at the head of the table.SetsSitsUsing troublesome verb pairsChoose the verb that completes each sentence correctly.

Would you please ____ that chair so I can sweep under it?Raise RiseTroublesome verb pairsChoose the verb that completes each sentence correctly.

Almost everyone in our class ____ find the area of a right triangle.MayCan