This video tutorial teaches students how to use verbs correctly in writing, focusing on the formation and identification of common irregular verbs. It explains the difference between present and past tense, providing examples and practice exercises. Students learn to identify past tense verbs by looking for specific clues and practice revising sentences and narratives to use correct verb forms. The tutorial includes a song to help remember common irregular verbs and encourages students to apply these skills to their own writing.

What is the primary function of verbs in a sentence?

• To modify adjectives

• To show actions or states of being

• To connect clauses

• To describe nouns

Which of the following words indicates a past tense action?

• Tomorrow

• Always

• Now

• Yesterday

What is a common feature of regular past tense verbs?

• They remain the same

• They end with 'ing'

• They change completely

• They have an 'ed' ending

Which of the following is an irregular past tense verb?

• Walked

• Played

• Went

• Jumped

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

• Goed

• Went

• Gone

• Going

In the narrative, which verb was corrected from 'goad' to its proper past tense form?

• Going

• Gone

• Went

• Go

What is the correct past tense form of 'take'?

• Taked

• Taking

• Took

• Taken

Which verb was corrected from 'knowed' to its proper past tense form in the narrative?

• Knowing

• Know

• Known

• Knew

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

• Made

• Maked

• Make

• Making

Why is it important to use correct past tense verbs in writing?

• To confuse the reader

• To use more words

• To make the writing longer

• To ensure clarity and understanding