Verb Challenge

What is a verb?

• A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being.

• A verb is a type of fruit

• A verb is a musical instrument

• A verb is a color

Give an example of an action verb.

• jump

• run

• eat

• sleep

Can you identify the verb in this sentence: The cat sleeps peacefully?

• jumps

• eats

• runs

• sleeps

Explain the difference between regular and irregular verbs.

• Regular verbs have more syllables than irregular verbs.

• Regular verbs are always in the past tense, while irregular verbs can be in any tense.

• Regular verbs are only used in formal writing, while irregular verbs are used in informal speech.

• Regular verbs follow a predictable pattern, while irregular verbs do not.

Write a sentence using a linking verb.

• The tree is tall.

• The cat is sleeping.

• The sky is blue.

• The book is interesting.

What is the past tense of the verb 'run'?

• ren

• runned

• ran

• ranned

Identify the helping verb in this sentence: She is reading a book.

• is

• are

• have

• been

List three examples of modal verbs.

• can, must, should

• shall

• could

• might

Change the verb 'eat' to its present participle form.

• eatting

• eaten

• ate

• eating

Explain the concept of verb tense.

• Verb tense is the form of a verb that indicates the color of an object.

• Verb tense is the form of a verb that indicates the shape of an object.

• Verb tense is the form of a verb that indicates the time at which an action occurred, such as past, present, or future.

• Verb tense is the form of a verb that indicates the size of an object.