Checkpoint 1 - verbs

Which sentence contains a linking verb?

• The camera snapped my picture.
• The water bottle is empty.
• The horse rode from farm to farm.
• Holly could have made pasta for dinner.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Which sentence contains an action verb without a helping verb?

• Ms. Jones sounded like a bullfrog when she was sick last week.
• Aussie had bit completely through her bone.
• The film is flimsy and we can't view it.
• The 8th grade class watched the play at the high school.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Which sentence contains a helping verb with an action verb?

• My dog, Aussie, barked at the man at the door.
• The Schwan's man comes to my door every Friday night.
• He has been selling me frozen pizzas and ice cream for years.
• Tony is a really nice guy.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Which sentence contains a linking verb?

• My new blanket feels soft and fluffy. 
• While the dentist looked at my teeth, I looked at the painting.
• I jumped off the slide.
• The students created unique movie posters for the final project.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Which sentence contains an action verb without a helping verb?

• I am so excited because my boots arrived in the mail today. 
• The hockey team will play roughly on the ice.
• Aussie was snarling at our new puppy. 
• I should have given her the puke-flavored jellybeans.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Which sentence contains a helping verb with an action verb?

• Isabel plays the piano beautifully. 
• Isabel should have taken Aussie for a walk instead of playing with Kaymon all afternoon. 
• My wood floors are very sticky.
• HHS Volleyball team is number one in the state of South Dakota.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Which sentence contains an action verb without a helping verb?

• I am tired of all the snow.
• Maybe I should move to the California desert. 
• "That is ridiculous," said Holly. 
• My snowblower gobbled up all the snow on the driveway.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Which sentence contains a helping verb with an action verb?

• Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays.
• I will eat a mountain of turkey & mashed potatoes with gravy.
•  Pumpkin pie is just gross. 
• Isabel eats all the pie she can get ahold of. 

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

What is the subject complement in this sentence:  The Thanksgiving meal at my church was delicious. 

• Thanksgiving
• church
• delicious
• was

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

What is the subject complement in this sentence: My favorite Thanksgiving dessert is apple pie.

• favorite
• Thanksgiving
• dessert
• Apple pie

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F