Intro to verbs advanced grammar

What does it mean to inflect a verb?

• To use the verb in a sentence

• To change its tenses

• To combine two verbs together

• To spell the verb correctly

Which of the following is an example of an auxiliary/helping verb?

• I am cooking.

• I can cook.

• I cook.

• I cooking.

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

Which sentence uses a modal auxiliary?

• She is a student.

• She was a student.

• She should study.

• She studies.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

What is the function of auxiliary/helping verbs?

• To replace the main verb in a sentence

• To complete the action of the main verb

• To function as the main verb of the sentence

• To assist the main verb and add functional meaning

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.1.1E

Which group of words are modal auxiliaries?

• Be, have, do

• Can, could, will

• Am, is, are

• Has, have, had

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

What should you add before the main verb to determine if it is the main verb in a sentence?

• should

• not

• will

• have

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

If the main verb is a form of 'to be,' where should 'not' be placed in relation to the main verb?

• After the main verb

• Before the auxiliary verb

• Before the main verb

• It should not be included

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

What is a participle?

• A type of verb that indicates action

• An ending that is added to a verb

• A special kind of noun

• A tense used to indicate time

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CCSS.L.8.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

Which of the following is an example of a present participle?

• Walked

• Driven

• Walking

• Dealt

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CCSS.L.8.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

What is the usual ending for a past participle?

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CCSS.L.8.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C