Verbs

Front

What is a verb?

Back

A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is a vivid verb?

Back

A vivid verb is a strong, descriptive verb that creates a clear image in the reader's mind.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

Identify the three main verb tenses.

Back

Past, Present, Future.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What is the function of a linking verb?

Back

A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement that describes it.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

Give an example of a linking verb.

Back

Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'seem', 'become'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

What is the difference between active and passive voice?

Back

In active voice, the subject performs the action. In passive voice, the subject receives the action.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

Identify a sentence in active voice.

Back

The dog chased the cat.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

Identify a sentence in passive voice.

Back

The cat was chased by the dog.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

What is a transitive verb?

Back

A transitive verb is a verb that requires one or more objects.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.8.1A

Front

What is an intransitive verb?

Back

An intransitive verb does not require an object to complete its meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.8.1A