GRADE 8 - MAR 2022 - EXAM - GRAMMAR

A verb is a word that:

• similar to that of another word

• the opposite meaning to that of another word

• expresses an action, a condition, or a state of being

• an opinion about the meaning of a word

An action verb expresses:

• a way in which humans think

• occasionally used to determine thoughts

• duration of the pace a sprint race is runed at

• all of the above

Are the following action or linking verbs:

They had gone too far off track.

• action

• linking

Are the following action or linking verbs:

He ran faster than anybody I've ever seen.

• action

• linking

Are the following action or linking verbs:

Those diaries remain as Anne Frank’s greatest treasure.

• action

• linking

Are the following action or linking verbs:

We were going to the movies tonight.

• action

• linking

Are the following action or linking verbs:

Hercules swam from one end of the Hellespont to the other.

• action

• linking

Action and linking verbs typically have four principal parts:

• the present

• the present participle

• the past

• all of the above

He tricked out his bike with every accessory he could find, which honestly made it look kind of tacky.

• action

• linking

Select the correct sentence/s which contain regular or irregular verbs:

• Douglas reckoned he did an outstanding job on his essay.

• I might want to wear shoes.

• She wasn’t happy.

• Ashley had made a new friend.