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 linking verb?

Back

A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, which can be a noun or an adjective. Example: 'is', 'are', 'appears'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The dog barks loudly.'

Back

barks

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 present tense of a verb?

Back

The present tense describes actions that are currently happening or are habitual. Example: 'She runs every day.'

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 past tense of a verb?

Back

The past tense describes actions that have already happened. Example: 'He walked to school yesterday.'

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 future tense of a verb?

Back

The future tense describes actions that will happen later. Example: 'They will play soccer tomorrow.'

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 a verb phrase?

Back

A verb phrase consists of a main verb and any auxiliary (helping) verbs. Example: 'has been running'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Choose the correct verb: 'She ______ to the store.' (go, goes)

Back

goes

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What is the difference between 'raise' and 'rise'?

Back

'Raise' means to lift or elevate something, while 'rise' means to go up or increase without a direct object.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

Identify the verb in the sentence: 'He has finished his homework.'

Back

has finished

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B