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Verbs


Verbs are words that express actions, occurrences, or states of being. They are essential in sentences, providing the main action or link between the subject and predicate.

Types:

  • Action Verbs: Describe what the subject does. They can be physical actions (e.g., run, jump) or mental actions (e.g., think, decide).
  • Linking Verbs: Connect the subject to additional information about it, often describing a state of being or condition. Common linking verbs include be (is, are, was, were), seem, become, appear.
  • Auxiliary Verbs: Also known as helping verbs, they assist the main verb to form different tenses, moods, or voices. Common auxiliary verbs are have, be, will, can.

Examples in Sentences:

  • Action: She writes a letter every day.
  • Linking: The sky is blue today.
  • Auxiliary: They have been studying for hours.

Exercises:

  1. Identify the Verb:

    • Underline the verb in each of the following sentences and state whether it is an action verb, linking verb, or auxiliary verb:
      1. "She runs every morning."
      2. "The house was painted last year."
      3. "He can swim very fast."

  2. Verb Tense Transformation:

    • Convert the following verbs into different tenses (past, present, future):
      1. Run
      2. Eat
      3. Speak

    Example:

    • Present: run
    • Past: ran
    • Future: will run

  3. Complete the Sentence with the Correct Verb Form:

    • Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses:
      1. "By next week, she ___ (finish) her project."
      2. "They ___ (be) friends for over ten years."
      3. "He ___ (read) the book before the meeting."

  4. Identify and Correct Verb Errors:

    • Correct the errors in verb usage in these sentences:
      1. "She don’t like coffee."
      2. "They was going to the mall yesterday."
      3. "I has seen that movie last week."

  5. Create Sentences with Different Verbs:

    • Write a sentence for each of the following verbs, making sure to use them in different contexts:
      1. Jump
      2. Feel
      3. Have

    Example:

    • Jump: "The cat jumped over the fence."
    • Feel: "I feel happy about the news."
    • Have: "We have a meeting scheduled for tomorrow."

  6. Verb Agreement Practice:

    • Choose the correct verb form to complete these sentences, ensuring subject-verb agreement:
      1. "The team ___ (is/are) playing well this season."
      2. "She ___ (has/have) completed her homework already."
      3. "The books ___ (is/are) on the shelf."

  7. Match Verbs to Their Forms:

    • Match the following verbs with their base, past, and past participle forms:
      1. Go - (Base) ___, (Past) ___, (Past Participle) ___
      2. Take - (Base) ___, (Past) ___, (Past Participle) ___
      3. Write - (Base) ___, (Past) ___, (Past Participle) ___

    Example:

    • Go: (Base) go, (Past) went, (Past Participle) gone

  8. Auxiliary Verb Usage:

    • Create sentences using the following auxiliary verbs to form different tenses or moods:
      1. Will
      2. Have been
      3. Can

    Example:

    • Will: "I will go to the store tomorrow."
    • Have been: "They have been working all day."
    • Can: "She can speak three languages."

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