The Verb System

Tense is universal

• True

• False

Tense indicates .....

• aspect and mood

• aspect, mood and voice

• aspect and voice

The aspects of English are .....

• declarative, imperative, subjuctive

• active, passive

• simple, progressive, perfect

Lexical verbs can be primary or secondary.

• True

• False

I should see a doctor. "Should" is ....

• primary auxiliary verb

• secondary auxiliary verb

I do my homework everyday. "do" is ....

• primary auxiliary verb

• lexical verb

• secondary auxiliary verb

He is working today. "is" represents a ....

• lexical verb

• linking verb

• auxiliary verb

Infinitive, -ing and participial forms are FINITE.

• True

• False

The first verb in the verb phrase is ......

• Finite

• Non-finite

"Scientists have appreciated the danger of farming methods to the environment." Identify the finite and non-finite.