Understanding Verbs and Tenses Year 7

What is a verb?

• A verb is a word that only describes a person.

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

• A verb is a synonym for an adjective.

• A verb is a type of noun.

Identify the type of verb in the sentence: 'She runs every morning.'

• action verb

• transitive verb

• intransitive verb

• linking verb

What is the function of a linking verb?

• To indicate the time of an action.

• To express an action performed by the subject.

• The function of a linking verb is to connect the subject to additional information about the subject.

• To show the relationship between two nouns.

Define the term 'verb tense'.

• Verb tense is a grammatical category that conveys the timing of an action or state.

• Verb tense is a type of noun.

• Verb tense indicates the mood of a verb.

• Verb tense refers to the subject of a sentence.

Identify the verb tense in the sentence: 'He has finished his homework.'

• Future tense

• Present perfect tense

• Past tense

• Present continuous tense

What type of verb is 'to be'?

• linking verb

• action verb

• transitive verb

• intransitive verb

Explain the function of an auxiliary verb.

• Auxiliary verbs are used to replace main verbs in a sentence.

• Auxiliary verbs are only used in questions and not in statements.

• The primary role of an auxiliary verb is to act as a subject in a sentence.

• The function of an auxiliary verb is to assist the main verb in expressing tense, mood, or voice.

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

• goed

• gone

• goes

• went

Identify the type of verb in the sentence: 'They are playing soccer.'

• Present continuous verb

• Future perfect verb

• Past simple verb

• Present perfect verb

What is the importance of using correct verb tenses?

• Verb tenses have no impact on the meaning of a sentence.

• Using incorrect tenses can make writing more creative.

• Correct verb tenses ensure clarity in communication by accurately indicating the timing of actions.

• Correct verb tenses are only important in formal writing.