WorksheetsComp Prep #5: Parts of Speech C
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 44mins
expresses an action that did happen, is happening, or will happen
Simple Tense
Progressive Tense
Perfect Tense
Perfect-Progressive Tense
expresses an ongoing action
Simple Tense
Progressive Tense
Perfect Tense
Perfect-Progressive Tense
expresses an action that has already been completed
Simple Tense
Progressive Tense
Perfect Tense
Perfect-Progressive Tense
expresses an action that is, was, or will be continually occurring but that it is, was, or will be completed at a later time
Simple Tense
Progressive Tense
Perfect Tense
Perfect-Progressive Tense
Identify the verb phrase in the following sentence.
By Thursday, he will have apologized for his mistakes.
he will have
have apologized
apologized
will have apologized
Identify the verb phrase in the following sentence.
By 1995, Dr. Harvey had built the first artificial brain.
had built
had
built
artificial brain
Identify the verb phrase in the following sentence.
Poe's writing was becoming increasingly dark and bizarre.
was becoming
writing was
becoming
was becoming increasingly
was
Identify the verb phrase in the following sentence.
The government will be monitoring phones in the lab.
will be
will be monitoring
monitoring
monitoring phones
be
Identify the verb phrase in the following sentence.
She has donated thousands of dollars to charity.
has donated
has
donated
to charity
she has
Identify the verb phrase in the following sentence.
They have worn uniforms for the past few years.
have worn
have
worn
worn uniforms
past
Identify the tense of the underlined verb phrase in the sentence.
We had fried the fish we caught in the lake.
past perfect
present perfect
past progressive
present progressive
future perfect
Identify the tense of the underlined verb phrase in the sentence.
All of us have studied hard for the physics exam.
past perfect
present perfect
past progressive
present progressive
future perfect
Identify the tense of the underlined verb phrase in the sentence.
Mary was crying on his shoulder all through the movie.
past perfect
present perfect
past progressive
present progressive
future progressive
Identify the tense of the underlined verb phrase in the sentence.
She married him on a beautiful, secluded beach.
past perfect
(simple) present
past progressive
(simple) past
present perfect
Identify the tense of the underlined verb phrase in the sentence.
Fred was trying to get in the concert by posing as a security guard.
past perfect
(simple) present
past progressive
present progressive
present perfect
Identify the tense of the underlined verb phrase in the sentence.
No one had admitted that they were tired.
past perfect
(simple) past
past progressive
present progressive
present perfect
Identify the tense of the underlined verb phrase in the sentence.
He had been working all day when he decided to go home.
present perfect-progressive
past perfect-progressive
future perfect-progressive
past perfect
present progressive
Identify the tense of the underlined verb phrase in the sentence.
The fireworks scared the little children.
(simple) past
(simple) present
(simple) future
future perfect
future progressive
Identify the tense of the underlined verb phrase in the sentence.
The team will have compiled the materials into a handbook.
past perfect
(simple) future
past progressive
future progressive
future perfect
Identify the tense of the underlined verb phrase in the sentence.
Taylor and Isabel have planned a nice, simple wedding.
past perfect
present perfect
past progressive
present progressive
future perfect
Identify the tense of the underlined verb phrase in the sentence.
I am buying Christmas presents at the art fair.
past perfect
present perfect
past progressive
present progressive
(simple) present
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He had taken the dose of medicine before school.
past perfect
present perfect
future perfect
past progressive
(simple) past
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They have thrown the ball over the fence!
past perfect
present perfect
future perfect
past progressive
(simple) past
Identify the tense of the underlined verb phrase in the sentence.
We have been to this restaurant already.
past perfect
present perfect
future perfect
past progressive
(simple) past
Identify the tense of the underlined verb phrase in the sentence.
They will have gone by the time you get there.
past perfect
present perfect
future perfect
past progressive
(simple) past
Identify the tense of the underlined verb phrase in the sentence.
On Tuesday, I will have been working on the paper for two weeks.
past perfect-progressive
present perfect-progressive
future progressive
future perfect-progressive
Identify the tense of the underlined verb phrase in the sentence.
Next week, I will go on vacation with my family.
(simple) past
(simple) present
(simple) future
future perfect
future progressive
Identify the tense of the underlined verb phrase in the sentence.
Clearly, she knows too much about the situation.
(simple) past
(simple) present
(simple) future
future perfect
future progressive
Identify the tense of the underlined verb phrase in the sentence.
She has been screening calls to avoid scammers.
present perfect-progressive
past perfect-progressive
future perfect-progressive
past perfect
present progressive
Click on the sentence that has its verb phrase in the past progressive tense.
I have gotten a new toy every holiday this year.
He was enjoying the company of his classmates.
Eric had taken piano lessons as a little kid.
Bill will be joining the coast guard after college.
Click on the sentence that has its verb phrase in the past perfect tense.
I have gotten a new toy every holiday this year.
He was enjoying the company of his classmates.
Eric had taken piano lessons as a little kid.
Bill will be joining the coast guard after college.
Click on the sentence that has its verb phrase in the future progressive tense.
I have gotten a new toy every holiday this year.
He was enjoying the company of his classmates.
Eric had taken piano lessons as a little kid.
Bill will be joining the coast guard after college.
Click on the sentence that has its verb phrase in the present perfect tense.
I have gotten a new toy every holiday this year.
He was enjoying the company of his classmates.
Eric had taken piano lessons as a little kid.
Bill will be joining the coast guard after college.
Type the correct verb phrase to complete the sentence.
WALK (present perfect tense)
Martha (a) to school daily since September.
Type the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence.
CALL (future progressive tense)
My mother (a) you to tell you the good news.
Type the correct verb phrase to complete the sentence.
VISIT (future perfect tense)
After her next trip, she (a) Japan 3 times.
Type the correct verb phrase to complete the sentence.
MAKE* (past perfect tense)
*irregular
The team (a) an effort to get better at soccer.
Type the correct verb phrase to complete the sentence.
RIDE* (future perfect tense)
*irregular
They (a) at least 10 roller coasters by the time the sun sets.
Choose the option that is correctly written in present perfect tense and completes the sentence.
We ______ to have our birthday party at Celebration Station.
have chosen
have chose
has chosen
have choosed
chose
made up of the word to + a verb and function as a noun, adjective, or adverb in a sentence
participle
gerund
infinitive
a verbal that ends in -ing and acts as a noun in a sentence
gerund
participle
infinitive
a verbal that ends in -ed or -ing (regular) or -ed, -en, -d, -t, -n, or -ne (irregular) and acts as part of the verb or as an adjective in a sentence
infinitive
participle
gerund
a verb that functions as another part of speech
(a)
Which type of verbal is in the following sentence?
Planting season begins in April.
Infinitive
Participle
Gerund
Which type of verbal is used in this sentence?
Students like to walk around with their friends.
Gerund
Infinitive
Participle
No Verbal
Which type of verbal is used in the following sentence?
Some people considered my interest in gardening an obsession.
Infinitive
Gerund
Participle
No verbal
What is the function of the gerund in the following sentence?
You'll never get better at soccer by doing nothing.
Direct Object
Predicate Nominative
Object of the Preposition
Subject
What is the function of the gerund in the following sentence?
I love waking to the sunshine on a summer day.
Direct Object
Predicate Nominative
Object of the Preposition
Subject
What is the function of the gerund in the following sentence?
My least favorite part of amusement parks is the waiting.
Direct Object
Predicate Nominative
Object of the Preposition
Subject
What is the function of the gerund in the following sentence?
Other than soccer, swimming is my favorite activity.
Direct Object
Predicate Nominative
Object of the Preposition
Subject
What is the function of the participle in the following sentence?
The excited fan screamed when she saw the singer.
Adjective
Part of a Verb
What is the function of the participle in the following sentence?
The salesman was charming.
Adjective
Part of a Verb
What is the function of the participle in the following sentence?
The salesman was charming to his customers.
Adjective
Part of a Verb
What is the function of the participle in the following sentence?
The leaders of the company were worried about their yearly sales.
Adjective
Part of a Verb
What is the function of the participle in the following sentence?
The criminals had given false names when the police officer asked them.
Adjective
Part of a Verb
What is the function of the participle in the following sentence?
The computer was giving me trouble all day.
Adjective
Part of a Verb
What is the function of the participle in the following sentence?
The defendant's answers were misleading.
Adjective
Part of a Verb
What is the function of the participle in the following sentence?
The defendant's answers were misleading the jury.
Adjective
Part of a Verb
What is the function of the infinitive in the following sentence?
The team to watch this year is The Eagles.
Adjective
Adverb
Noun
What is the function of the infinitive in the following sentence?
To learn from mistakes is the most important lesson in life.
Adjective
Adverb
Noun
What is the function of the infinitive in the following sentence?
I am ashamed to admit I was wrong.
Adjective
Adverb
Noun
What is the function of the infinitive in the following sentence?
We must study to pass the test.
Adjective
Adverb
Noun
Identify the participle in the following sentence.
The truck traveled slowly because it was burdened with a heavy load.
burdened
heavy
traveled
slowly
Identify the gerund in the following sentence.
His favorite way to spend his evening is relaxing in the hot tub.
to spend
evening
favorite
relaxing
Identify the infinitive in the following sentence.
I will go to the market to buy flowers for my mother.
to the
to the market
to buy
to buy flowers
Which sentence contains a gerund acting as the direct object?
Cycling is an exercise that improves leg strength.
Nathan’s passion is studying animals.
He enjoys studying in the library.
At school, she focuses on learning.
Which sentence contains an infinitive functioning as a noun?
Margo's goal was to become a ballerina.
I rode my bike to the library.
He rode the bus to get to school.
The player to watch is #24.
Which sentence contains a gerund functioning as a direct object?
Few people enjoy ironing.
My favorite activity is exercising.
Doing laundry is my least favorite chore.
You'll never get better at a sport by cheating.
Select the answer that correctly states what each verbal can function as.
Gerunds - only nouns
Participles - only adjectives & part of verb
Infinitives - only adjectives & adverbs
Gerunds - only nouns
Participles - only adjectives & part of verb
Infinitives - only adjectives, nouns, & adverbs
Gerunds - only nouns
Participles - only adjectives & part of verb
Infinitives - only adjectives & nouns
Gerunds - only adjectives & nouns
Participles - only adjectives & part of verb
Infinitives - only adverbs & nouns
Which sentence contains a participle acting as an adjective?
The barking dog wanted to go outside.
The dog was barking at the mailman loudly.
The cat was sitting on the windowsill.
The cat sat on the windowsill.
If you can replace an infinitive with its own (a) or ‘something’ and the sentence still keeps its meaning, the infinitive is acting as a noun.
If an infinitive comes right after an adjective, the infinitive is probably acting as an adverb.
True
False
For a gerund to be acting as a predicate nominative, the sentence must contain a (a) verb.
What is the infinitive acting as in this sentence?
The teacher assigned several worksheets to complete.
Noun
Adjective
Adverb
Which sentence contains a gerund functioning as a predicate nominative?
I enjoyed seeing my old friend.
Wearing the itchy sweater bothered Maria.
The mosquitoes were biting the outdoorsmen.
The athlete's specialty was swimming the backstroke.
