Verb Forms

A clause must contain...

• a verb

• an object and a verb

• a subject and an object

• a verb and a subject

A verb is a 'doing' or 'being' word. A subject is...

• the noun or pronoun 'doing' the verb

• the noun or pronoun having the verb 'done' to it

Which is the imperative verb in this sentence? Write your answer below. Pick your clothes off the floor!

(a)  

Which verb form does this sentence use? He was eating a sandwich.

• Past progressive

• Present perfect

• Imperative

• Modal verb

Which verb form does this sentence use? I have ridden a horse.

• Past progressive

• Present perfect

• Imperative

• Modal verb

Which verb form does this sentence use? I can cook great cakes!

• Past progressive

• Present perfect

• Imperative

• Modal verb

Add a word in the gap to make this sentence the present progressive form? We (a)   enjoying a cold drink.

Which is the imperative verb in this sentence? Write your answer below. You should tidy your room - look at the mess!

(a)  

Type a word in the gap which would make this sentence use the subjunctive (wishful) form. If I (a)   a millionaire, I would buy a big house.

Type a word in the gap which would make this sentence into the past perfect form. They (a)   returned from a trip to the beach.