Verb Function and Types Quiz

What is the primary function of a verb in a sentence?

• To express an action, occurrence, or state of being

• To describe a noun

• To modify an adjective

• To connect clauses

Which of the following is an example of a linking verb?

• Run

• Jump

• Is

• Swim

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

How can you identify a transitive verb in a sentence?

• It does not require an object

• It requires a direct object

• It connects two clauses

• It modifies a noun

Tags

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.8.1A

What distinguishes regular verbs from irregular verbs?

• Regular verbs follow predictable patterns in the past tense

• Irregular verbs always end in -ed

• Regular verbs do not change form

• Irregular verbs are always auxiliary verbs

Which type of verb adds meaning to main verbs?

• Action verbs

• Linking verbs

• Helping verbs

• Transitive verbs

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

What is the correct past tense form of the verb "go"?

• goed

• went

• going

• gone

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

Which verb tense is used to describe an action that will happen in the future?

• Present

• Past

• Future

• Progressive

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.5.1B

What is the structure of a progressive tense verb?

• have/had/will have + past participle

• am/was/will be + verb-ing

• verb + -ed

• verb + -s

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.5.1B

Which of the following is an example of a verb phrase?

• She sleeps.

• They will arrive.

• She has been sleeping.

• He runs.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the difference between finite and non-finite verbs?

• Finite verbs do not show tense.

• Non-finite verbs agree with the subject.

• Finite verbs show tense and agree with the subject.

• Non-finite verbs change with tense.