2.7 Grammar

Front

What is the base form of the verb used to indicate an action happening now?

Back

The base form of the verb is the simplest form, such as 'write' in the sentence 'Please be sure to write your name on your paper.'

Front

What is the past tense of the verb 'start'?

Back

The past tense of 'start' is 'started', as in 'The bike started to go down the hill.'

Front

What is the present continuous form of the verb 'look'?

Back

The present continuous form is 'is looking', as in 'Gloria is looking for the trail in the woods.'

Front

What verb form is used with 'Amy and Harvey' to indicate they have been working?

Back

The correct form is 'have worked', as in 'Amy and Harvey have worked at a hospital.'

Front

What is the correct form of the verb 'like' for he/she/it?

Back

The correct form is 'likes', as in 'Hannah likes to fly her kite on windy days.'

Front

What is the purpose of using the base form of a verb?

Back

The base form is used to express actions in the present or to give commands.

Front

How do you form the past tense of regular verbs?

Back

You typically add '-ed' to the base form, like 'play' becomes 'played'.

Front

What is the structure of a present continuous sentence?

Back

The structure is 'subject + is/am/are + verb-ing', like 'She is running.'

Front

What is the difference between 'is' and 'are' in sentences?

Back

'Is' is used with singular subjects, while 'are' is used with plural subjects.

Front

What does it mean when a verb is in the past tense?

Back

It indicates that the action has already happened, like 'He walked to school.'