Verb Forms Quiz

Is the verb in the sentence correct?

"People walks along the boardwalk at night"?

• true

• false

Answer explanation

The verb 'walks' is incorrect because it should agree with the plural subject 'People'. The correct form is 'People walk along the boardwalk at night'. Therefore, the answer is false.

Select the correct verb: "I (love, loves) banana splits with whipped cream."

• love

• loves

• loving

• loved

Answer explanation

The correct verb is "love" because it agrees with the subject "I". In English, the first person singular uses the base form of the verb, which is "love" in this case.

What is the correct verb form for: "The cats (eat, eats) all the food in the bowl"?

• eat

• eats

• eating

• eaten

Answer explanation

The correct verb form is 'eat' because 'cats' is plural. In English, plural subjects take the base form of the verb, which is 'eat', while 'eats' is used with singular subjects.

Which verb form is correct: "The boy (reach, reaches) for another cookie"?

• reach

• reaches

• reaching

• reached

Answer explanation

The correct verb form is "reaches" because it agrees with the singular subject "the boy". In present tense, singular subjects take the -s form of the verb.

What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: "Mr. Singh (fixs, fixes) the wheel on Ina’s scooter"?

• fixs

• fixes

• fixing

• fixed

Answer explanation

The correct form of the verb is 'fixes' because it agrees with the singular subject 'Mr. Singh' in the present tense. 'Fixs' is incorrect, and 'fixing' and 'fixed' do not fit the sentence structure.

What is the correct form of the verb for the sentence: "Joshua ______ the cake batter." (mix)

• mixes

• mix

• mixed

• mixing

Answer explanation

The correct form is "mixes" because it agrees with the singular subject "Joshua" in the present tense. The other options do not fit the subject-verb agreement or the tense required for this sentence.

What is the correct form of the verb for the sentence: "Holden ______ for his name to be called." (wait)

• waits

• wait

• waited

• waiting

Answer explanation

The correct form is "waits" because it agrees with the subject "Holden" in the present tense. The sentence indicates a current action, making "waits" the appropriate choice.

In the sentence "Luis (sing, sings) in the middle school chorus," which verb form is correct?

• sing

• sings

• sang

• singing

Answer explanation

The correct verb form is 'sings' because it agrees with the singular subject 'Luis' in the present tense. 'Sing' is the base form, 'sang' is past tense, and 'singing' is a gerund, making 'sings' the appropriate choice.

Tina listens to the music.

• true

• false

Answer explanation

The statement clearly indicates that Tina listens to music, which confirms the truth of the assertion. Therefore, the correct answer is true.

My sister ______ her teeth.

• brush

• brushes

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'brushes' because it agrees with the singular subject 'sister'. In present simple tense, we add 'es' to the verb when the subject is he, she, or it.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.RF.2.4C