Verbs

What is the action verb in this sentence?

She won her first competition in 1919.

What is the action verb in this sentence?

She changed the game of women's tennis.

What is the direct object in this sentence?

He shut the windows.

What is the direct object in this sentence?

He read a book.

Write the verb phrase in the sentence.

I am expecting a victory this year.

Write the verb phrase in the sentence.

It was raining last Saturday.

The linking verb is underlined. What two words is it linking?

The athletes are very talented.

The linking verb is underlined. What two words is it linking?

He was a winner of seven gold medals.

Write the correct present tense form of the verb in parentheses.

Bill ________________ postage stamps. (collect)

Write the correct present tense form of the verb in parentheses.

The new seat ____________________tightly. (fit)