WorksheetsUsing verbs correctly
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 2hrs 46mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Sam ________ to the bus stop because he was late.
a)
run
b)
runs
c)
ran
d)
runned
2.
Mom ________ my clothes in the closet.
a)
hang
b)
hanged
c)
hung
d)
hangdid
3.
In Music class, Mr. Hoke ________ the tune so we could learn it quickly.
a)
sung
b)
sang
c)
singed
d)
sings
4.
Jayden and I ________ together after school so we could do well on the test.
a)
studied
b)
study
c)
studyed
d)
studies
5.
Last week, I ________ my hand when I was using a sharp knife.
a)
cuts
b)
cutted
c)
cutd
d)
cut
6.
I ________ a new football with my birthday money.
a)
baught
b)
bought
c)
buyed
d)
buys
7.
The squirrel _____________ on the nut. (Choose the more VIVID, LIVELY verb)
a)
nibbled
b)
chewed
8.
I wanted to surprise my mom, so I ________________ into the room.(Choose the more VIVID, LIVELY verb)
a)
walked
b)
tiptoed
9.
My dad _____________ back and forth because he was nervous.(Choose the more VIVID, LIVELY verb)
a)
walked
b)
paced
10.
The girl _______________ at the handsome movie star.(Choose the more VIVID, LIVELY verb)
a)
looked
b)
gazed
11.
The people ______________ slowly down the path.(Choose the more VIVID, LIVELY verb)
a)
meandered
b)
walked
12.
The hungry lion _____________ his kill. (Choose the more VIVID, LIVELY verb)
a)
ate
b)
devoured
13.
We___________ you loud and clear now!
a)
hearing
b)
hears
c)
hear
d)
listening
14.
Correct the verb in red so that the sentence shows correct verb tense:
In the United States, the average child watch television for nearly 1,500 minutes each week.
In the United States, the average child watch television for nearly 1,500 minutes each week.
a)
correct as is
b)
watches
c)
is watching
d)
was watching
15.
Correct the verb in red so that the sentence shows correct verb tense:
Cooper and Mei enjoy traveling around Europe and seeing the different buildings and monuments.
Cooper and Mei enjoy traveling around Europe and seeing the different buildings and monuments.
a)
correct as is
b)
enjoys
c)
are enjoying
d)
was enjoying
16.
What word should be added to the sentence so that it takes place in the future?
The forecast is calling for colder temperatures later this afternoon, so the precipitation ____ turn to snow
The forecast is calling for colder temperatures later this afternoon, so the precipitation ____ turn to snow
a)
correct as is
b)
will turns
c)
will turn
d)
is turning
17.
What word should be added to the sentence so that it takes place in the future?
If Camille doesn't leave now, she ___be late for her doctor's appointment.
If Camille doesn't leave now, she ___be late for her doctor's appointment.
a)
correct as is
b)
will be
c)
is
d)
are being
18.
Correct the verb in red so that the sentence shows correct verb tense:
A good manager possess outstanding leadership skills and the ability to communicate clearly with others.
A good manager possess outstanding leadership skills and the ability to communicate clearly with others.
a)
correct as is
b)
possesses
c)
possessed
d)
is possesses
19.
Correct the verb in red so that the sentence shows correct verb tense:
During hibernation, an animal decrease its body temperature and breathing rate.
During hibernation, an animal decrease its body temperature and breathing rate.
a)
correct as is
b)
decreased
c)
are decreasing
d)
decreases
20.
What word should go in the blank to show correct verb tense?
Only female mosquitoes ____ the ability to suck blood from animals and humans.
Only female mosquitoes ____ the ability to suck blood from animals and humans.
a)
have
b)
has
c)
had
d)
are
21.
Correct the verb in red so that the sentence shows correct verb tense:
After lots of edits and rewrites, the author finally publish his book about the history of architecture.
After lots of edits and rewrites, the author finally publish his book about the history of architecture.
a)
correct as is
b)
publishes
c)
published
d)
are publishing
22.
Challenge problem! Use the hint in green to help you :) Correct the verb in red so that the sentence shows correct verb tense:
At the Italian restaurant, the server grind fresh Parmesan cheese over our food as he served our meals.
a)
correct as is
b)
ground
c)
grinds
d)
is grinding
23.
Challenge problem! Use the hint in green to help you :) Correct the verb in red so that the sentence shows correct verb tense:
The thought of performing in front of a large crowd terrify Yin, but she was able to get over her stage fright with her friend's advice.
The thought of performing in front of a large crowd terrify Yin, but she was able to get over her stage fright with her friend's advice.
a)
correct as is
b)
terrifies
c)
terrified
d)
were terrifying
24.
Correct the verb in red so that the sentence shows correct verb tense:
At the meeting before the dig, the archaeologist outline the various tasks to be carried out at the site.
At the meeting before the dig, the archaeologist outline the various tasks to be carried out at the site.
a)
correct as is
b)
outlines
c)
outlined
d)
is outlining
25.
Correct the verb in red so that the sentence shows correct verb tense:
Did you know that a water molecule consist of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom?
Did you know that a water molecule consist of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom?
a)
correct as is
b)
are consisting
c)
is consisting
d)
consists
26.
Fill in the blank with the correct word so that the sentence shows correct verb tense.
The track star Usain Bolt has ____ many bones.
The track star Usain Bolt has ____ many bones.
a)
broke
b)
brokes
c)
broken
d)
braked
27.
Fill in the blank with the correct word so that the sentence shows correct verb tense.
The track star Usain Bolt has ____ many bones.
The track star Usain Bolt has ____ many bones.
a)
broke
b)
brokes
c)
broken
d)
braked
28.
Mrs. Britton ________ me how to write with correct subject-verb agreement today.
a)
shows
b)
showed
c)
are showing
d)
showing
29.
40 people who had been through a recent breakup had their brains scanning.
a)
no change
b)
had been / scanned
c)
has been / scanned
d)
had been / scans
30.
Literary device?
The brain loves to love.
The brain loves to love.
a)
analogy
b)
However, nobody simile
c)
metaphor
d)
personification
31.
Parallelism? Which one is not parallel?
a)
The brain loves to love. The heart hates to break.
b)
To learn is to understand the world.
c)
You can apply for this job by filling out this form, or you can apply online.
d)
You can apply for this job by filling out this form or apply online.
32.
Ronnie has __ three marathons in his life.
a)
runned
b)
ran
c)
run
d)
running
33.
Which sentence is in ACTIVE VOICE?
a)
Elroy was elected class president.
b)
The assignment was not completed on time.
c)
I live for English class.
d)
Bad ideas were spewed by Ivory.
34.
12 Angry Men is a wonderful drama that we ___ over the next few weeks.
a)
read
b)
reading
c)
will be reading
d)
have read
35.
Which is in the SUBJUNCTIVE MOOD?
a)
If I were Juror #11, I'd find #10 despicable.
b)
Juror #3 is a bully and a sadist.
c)
No one listens to Juror #2.
d)
Pay attention to what Juror #8 says.
36.
Which verb is in the EMPHATIC FORM?
a)
Juror #9 is an old man.
b)
Juror #9 is a really old man.
c)
Yes, Juror #5 does find Juror #10 offensive.
d)
Juror #12 thinks he is clever but he is not.
37.
Only one of my students __ not like grammar.
a)
does
b)
do
c)
done
d)
doing
38.
Which is PARALLEL?
a)
The defendant is accused of killing his father and then than ran away.
b)
Juror #10 is a bigot, narrow-minded, argumentative, and not liked by others.
c)
Juror # 5 is poor, humble, and admirable.
d)
Juror #4 is arrogant, condescending, and does not listen to others.
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