Action And Non-action Verbs: Test Your Grammar! Trivia Questions Quiz

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    I can't find a pencil. I've looked for it everywhere and I still can't find it.

    • Action verb
    • Non-action verb
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Can you identify an action and a non action noun? There are several kinds of verbs depending on the kind of action that’s being undertaken and thus it assists us to identify the kind of Verb being applied for a sentence to be grammatically correct. To test your knowledge on the two types of verbs, take the test below.

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  • 2. 

    What do you think about the new teacher?

    • Action verb

    • Non-action verb

    Correct Answer
    A. Non-action verb
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "non-action verb" because the word "think" in the sentence is expressing a mental state or opinion, which is not an action that can be physically observed. It is a verb that describes a mental process rather than a physical activity.

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  • 3. 

    The teacher ______ (see) you every day in Grammar Class.

    • See

    • Seeing

    • Sees

    • Is seeing

    Correct Answer
    A. Sees
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "sees." In this sentence, the verb "see" needs to agree with the subject "teacher," which is singular. Therefore, the present tense form "sees" is the correct choice.

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  • 4. 

    Stop it! You _____ (be) stupid right now.

    • Being

    • Are

    • Be

    • Are being

    Correct Answer
    A. Are being
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "are being." This is because the sentence is in the present continuous tense, indicating an action that is happening at the moment of speaking. "Are being" is the correct form of the verb "to be" in the present continuous tense.

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  • 5. 

    He __________(not, remember) my name.

    • Isn't remembering

    • Doesn't remember

    • Not remembers

    • Not remembering

    Correct Answer
    A. Doesn't remember
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "doesn't remember" because it correctly uses the present simple tense to indicate a habitual action or a general truth. In this case, it suggests that the person is unable to recall or retain the speaker's name. The other options, such as "isn't remembering" or "not remembering," do not accurately convey the intended meaning of the sentence.

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  • 6. 

    I have a pencil.

    • Action

    • Non-action

    Correct Answer
    A. Non-action
    Explanation
    The given correct answer is "non-action" because having a pencil is not an action but rather a state or possession. It does not involve any movement or activity, which is typically associated with actions.

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  • 7. 

    I _______ (see) her now. She's just coming along the road.

    • Am seeing

    • See

    • Am see

    • Seeing

    Correct Answer
    A. See
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "see" because the sentence is in the present tense and the subject "I" is the one performing the action of seeing.

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  • 8. 

    You look great.

    • Action

    • Non-actioin

    Correct Answer
    A. Non-actioin
    Explanation
    The given statement "You look great" is a compliment or a positive remark about someone's appearance. It is a non-action because it is simply expressing an opinion or observation without any specific action being performed.

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  • 9. 

    This food ---------- (smell) delicious.

    • Smelling

    • Is smelling

    • Smell

    • Smells

    Correct Answer
    A. Smells
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "smells" because the sentence is in the present tense and the subject "food" is singular. In English, when using the third person singular (he, she, it), we add an "s" to the verb. Therefore, the correct form is "smells" to match the subject and verb agreement.

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  • 10. 

    I am having a party this weekend. Would you like to come?

    • Action

    • Non-action

    Correct Answer
    A. Action
    Explanation
    The given correct answer is "action" because the sentence is asking if the person would like to come to a party, which requires them to take an action, such as accepting or declining the invitation.

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  • 11. 

    She __________ (look) unhappy.

    • Looks

    • Is look

    • Is looking

    • Look

    Correct Answer
    A. Looks
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "looks." In this sentence, the subject "she" is singular, so the verb should also be in the singular form. "Looks" is the correct present tense form of the verb "to look" for the third-person singular subject.

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  • 12. 

    I ________(see) my doctor tomorrow.

    • See

    • Seeing

    • Am seeing

    • Sees

    Correct Answer
    A. Am seeing
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "am seeing" because it is the present continuous tense form of the verb "see." In this sentence, the speaker is expressing a future action that has already been planned or arranged. The use of "am seeing" indicates that the speaker has an appointment with their doctor tomorrow.

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  • 13. 

    Then students _____ (think) that this test is too easy.

    • Are thinking

    • Think

    • Are think

    • Thinks

    Correct Answer
    A. Think
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "think" because the subject "students" is plural, so the verb should also be in the plural form.

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  • 14. 

    The teacher ______ (see) you every day in Grammar Class.

    • See

    • Seeing

    • Sees

    • Is seeing

    Correct Answer
    A. Sees
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "sees." In this sentence, the verb "see" needs to agree with the subject "teacher," which is singular. Therefore, we use the third person singular form of the verb, which is "sees."

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  • 15. 

    But one student ______ (thinking) hard about this question because he isn't sure what the right answer is.

    • Is thinking

    • Thinks

    • Is think

    • Thinks

    Correct Answer
    A. Is thinking
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "is thinking" because it is the present continuous tense form of the verb "think" which is used to describe an action happening at the moment of speaking. In this context, the student is currently engaged in the act of thinking about the question, indicating an ongoing action.

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  • 16. 

    Stop it! You _____ (be) stupid right now.

    • Being

    • Are

    • Be

    • Are being

    Correct Answer
    A. Are being
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "are being" because it is the correct verb form to use in the present continuous tense. The sentence is expressing a temporary state or action of being stupid in the current moment.

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  • 17. 

    He __________(not, remember) my name.

    • Isn't remembering

    • Doesn't remember

    • Not remembers

    • Not remembering

    Correct Answer
    A. Doesn't remember
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "doesn't remember" because it uses the correct form of the verb "remember" in the negative present tense. The subject "he" is paired with the auxiliary verb "doesn't" to indicate the negative form.

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  • 18. 

    Do you think the students ______ (have) a difficult time with this test right now?

    • Have

    • Are have

    • Having

    • Are having

    Correct Answer
    A. Are having
    Explanation
    The question is asking for the correct form of the verb "have" to complete the sentence. In this case, the sentence is in the present continuous tense, indicating an action happening at the current moment. Therefore, the correct form is "are having," which correctly expresses that the students are currently experiencing difficulty with the test.

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  • 19. 

    Does she _____ (need) a book right now?

    • Need

    • Needs

    • Is needing

    • Needing

    Correct Answer
    A. Need
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "need" because it is the base form of the verb and matches the subject "she" in the question.

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  • 20. 

    John _______ (not want) anything at the moment.

    • Isn't wanting

    • Doesn't want

    • Not wanting

    • Not wants

    Correct Answer
    A. Doesn't want
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "doesn't want" because it follows the correct grammatical structure for expressing a negative statement in the present tense. The word "doesn't" is the contraction of "does not," which is used with the base form of the verb "want." This construction is commonly used to express the absence of desire or lack of interest in something.

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  • 21. 

    I _______ (see) her now. She's just coming along the road.

    • Am seeing

    • See

    • Am see

    • Seeing

    Correct Answer
    A. See
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "see" because the sentence is in the present tense and does not require the continuous form "am seeing" or "am see." The word "seeing" is a gerund form and is not appropriate in this context.

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  • 22. 

    How much _____ (cost) the jacket?

    • How much is cost the jacket?

    • How much is costing the jacket?

    • How much costs the jacket?

    • How much does the jacket cost?

    Correct Answer
    A. How much does the jacket cost?
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "How much does the jacket cost?" This is the correct sentence structure for asking about the cost of an item. The verb "does" is used to form a question in the present simple tense, and "cost" is the correct verb to use when asking about the price of something.

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  • 23. 

    This food ---------- (smell) delicious.

    • Smelling

    • Is smelling

    • Smell

    • Smells

    Correct Answer
    A. Smells
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "smells" because it is the present tense form of the verb "smell" that agrees with the subject "This food". In this sentence, "smells" is used to describe the current state or quality of the food's aroma.

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  • 24. 

    How _____ (know) she?

    • How is she knowing?

    • How she knows?

    • How does she knows?

    • How does she know?

    Correct Answer
    A. How does she know?
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "How does she know?" This is the correct form of the question in present simple tense. In English, we use "does" as an auxiliary verb to form questions in the present simple tense. The other options are incorrect because they do not follow the correct verb form.

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  • 25. 

    What is the dog _____ (smell)?

    • Smelling

    • Is smelling

    • Smell

    • Smells

    Correct Answer
    A. Smelling
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "smelling" because the question is asking for the present participle form of the verb "smell" to complete the sentence. "Smelling" is the correct form of the verb in this context.

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  • 26. 

    No one ____ (care) about that.

    • Is caring

    • Is care

    • Caring

    • Cares

    Correct Answer
    A. Cares
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "cares". In this sentence, the subject "no one" is singular, so the verb should also be singular. "Cares" is the correct form of the verb "care" in the third person singular present tense.

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  • 27. 

    She __________ (look) unhappy.

    • Looks

    • Is look

    • Is looking

    • Look

    Correct Answer
    A. Looks
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "looks". In this sentence, the subject "she" is singular, so the verb should also be singular. "Looks" is the correct form of the verb "to look" in the third person singular form.

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  • 28. 

    Then students _____ (think) that this test is too easy.

    • Are thinking

    • Think

    • Are think

    • Thinks

    Correct Answer
    A. Think
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "think" because the subject "students" is plural and requires a plural verb form. "Think" is the correct present tense plural form of the verb "to think".

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  • 29. 

    Which sentence is correct?

    • I am promising to help you tomorrow.

    • I promise to help you tomorrow.

    • I am promise to help you tomorrow.

    • I going to help you tomorrow.

    Correct Answer
    A. I promise to help you tomorrow.
    Explanation
    The correct sentence is "I promise to help you tomorrow." This sentence is grammatically correct because it uses the verb "promise" in the present tense to indicate a commitment or assurance. Additionally, the sentence includes the pronoun "I" as the subject, the verb "help" to indicate the action, and the adverb "tomorrow" to specify the time frame. The sentence is clear and concise in expressing the speaker's commitment to assisting the other person.

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  • 30. 

    Which sentence is correct?

    • He is seem to be improving.

    • He is seeming to be improving.

    • He seems to be improving.

    • He seem to be improving.

    Correct Answer
    A. He seems to be improving.
    Explanation
    The correct sentence is "He seems to be improving." This sentence is correct because it uses the verb "seems" to indicate a state of being, and the phrase "to be improving" to describe the action. The use of the word "seems" is appropriate for expressing an observation or perception about someone's improvement.

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  • 31. 

    I ______ (not agree) with what you are saying.

    • Am not agree

    • Not agree

    • Don't agree

    • Am not agreeing

    Correct Answer
    A. Don't agree
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "don't agree" because it is the appropriate negative form of the verb "agree" in the present tense. The sentence is expressing a disagreement with what the other person is saying.

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  • 32. 

    Which sentence is correct?

    • I am having a party next weekend.

    • I going to have a party next weekend.

    • I am have a party next weekend

    • I having a party next weekend.

    Correct Answer
    A. I am having a party next weekend.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "I am having a party next weekend." This sentence is grammatically correct because it uses the present continuous tense ("am having") to indicate a planned event in the future ("next weekend"). The other options either have incorrect verb forms ("I going to have", "I am have", "I having") or lack the necessary verb forms ("I am have", "I having").

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  • 33. 

    Do you think the students ______ (have) a difficult time with this test right now?

    • Have

    • Are have

    • Having

    • Are having

    Correct Answer
    A. Are having
    Explanation
    The question is asking for the correct verb form to complete the sentence. The verb "are having" is the correct form because it matches the subject "students" and the present continuous tense is used to describe an action happening at the moment. Therefore, "are having" accurately expresses that the students are currently experiencing difficulty with the test.

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  • 34. 

    Which question is correct?

    • What are you look for?

    • What are you looking for?

    • What do you looking for?

    • What you looking for?

    Correct Answer
    A. What are you looking for?
    Explanation
    The correct question is "What are you looking for?" because it follows the correct subject-verb agreement. The verb "looking" agrees with the subject "you" and is in the present continuous tense. The other options have incorrect verb forms or word order.

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  • 35. 

    ______ (wear) you a hat sometime?

    • Are you wear a hat sometime?

    • Are you wearing a hat sometime?

    • Do you wear a hat sometime?

    • Do you wearing a hat sometime?

    Correct Answer
    A. Do you wear a hat sometime?
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Do you wear a hat sometime?" This is because the question is asking about a habitual action or behavior, which is indicated by the use of the present simple tense ("do you wear"). The word "sometime" suggests that the action of wearing a hat is not specific to a particular time, but rather occurs occasionally or at different times. The use of the present continuous tense ("are you wearing") would imply that the action is happening at the exact moment of speaking, which is not the intended meaning in this context.

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  • 36. 

    It _____ (rain) a lot in January.

    • Is raining

    • Rains

    • Is rain

    • Raining

    Correct Answer
    A. Rains
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "rains" because the sentence is talking about a habitual or general action that occurs in January. "Rains" is the present simple tense form of the verb "rain" and is used to describe actions that happen regularly or repeatedly.

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  • 37. 

    Which question is correct?

    • Why are you behaving like this? You are not your normal self.

    • Why do you behave like this? You are not your normal self.

    • Why are you behave like this? You are not your normal self.

    • Why do you behaving like this? You are not your normal self.

    Correct Answer
    A. Why are you behaving like this? You are not your normal self.
    Explanation
    The correct question is "Why are you behaving like this? You are not your normal self." This question uses the correct verb form "are behaving" in the present continuous tense to inquire about someone's current behavior. The other options use incorrect verb forms such as "do behave" or "are behave," which do not match the tense and subject of the sentence.

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  • 38. 

    How much _____ (cost) the jacket?

    • How much is cost the jacket?

    • How much is costing the jacket?

    • How much costs the jacket?

    • How much does the jacket cost?

    Correct Answer
    A. How much does the jacket cost?
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "How much does the jacket cost?" This is the correct question structure for asking about the cost of an item. The verb "does" is used to form the question in the present tense, and "cost" is the correct verb to use when asking about the price of something.

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  • 39. 

    No one ____ (care) about that.

    • Is caring

    • Is care

    • Caring

    • Cares

    Correct Answer
    A. Cares
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "cares". In this sentence, the verb "care" should be in the third person singular form because the subject "no one" is singular. Therefore, "cares" is the correct form of the verb to match the subject.

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  • 40. 

    Which sentence is correct?

    • I am promising to help you tomorrow.

    • I promise to help you tomorrow.

    • I am promise to help you tomorrow.

    • I going to help you tomorrow.

    Correct Answer
    A. I promise to help you tomorrow.
    Explanation
    The correct sentence is "I promise to help you tomorrow." This sentence is grammatically correct because it uses the verb "promise" in the correct form and does not have any unnecessary words or errors. The other options either use incorrect verb forms ("am promising" and "am promise") or have incorrect sentence structure ("I going to help you tomorrow"). Therefore, the correct sentence is the one that follows the standard grammar rules and effectively conveys the intended meaning.

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  • 41. 

    Which sentence is correct?

    • He is seem to be improving.

    • He is seeming to be improving.

    • He seems to be improving.

    • He seem to be improving.

    Correct Answer
    A. He seems to be improving.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "He seems to be improving." This sentence is grammatically correct because "seems" agrees with the subject "he" and the infinitive "to be" follows the verb. The use of "seems" indicates that the speaker is expressing an observation or belief about the person's improvement.

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  • 42. 

    Which sentence is correct?

    • I am having a party next weekend.

    • I going to have a party next weekend.

    • I am have a party next weekend

    • I having a party next weekend.

    Correct Answer
    A. I am having a party next weekend.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "I am having a party next weekend." This sentence is grammatically correct because it uses the present continuous tense ("am having") to describe a future event ("next weekend"). The other options are incorrect because they either use incorrect verb forms ("I going to have," "I am have") or omit the auxiliary verb ("I having").

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  • 43. 

    Which question is correct?

    • Are you have a good time?

    • Have you a good time?

    • Are you having a good time?

    • Do you having a good time?

    Correct Answer
    A. Are you having a good time?
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Are you having a good time?" This is because the verb "have" is used as a present continuous tense in the question, indicating an ongoing action or state. The correct structure is "subject + be verb (are) + subject + present participle (having) + complement (a good time)."

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  • 44. 

    Which question is correct?

    • What are you look for?

    • What are you looking for?

    • What do you looking for?

    • What you looking for?

    Correct Answer
    A. What are you looking for?
    Explanation
    The correct question is "What are you looking for?" because it uses the correct subject-verb agreement. The verb "are looking" matches with the subject "you." The other options have incorrect verb forms or incorrect word order, making them grammatically incorrect.

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  • 45. 

    Which question is correct?

    • What does that hamburger tasting like?

    • What that hamburger tastes like?

    • What taste the hamburger?

    • What does that hamburger taste like?

    Correct Answer
    A. What does that hamburger taste like?
    Explanation
    The correct question is "What does that hamburger taste like?" This question follows the correct word order and grammar structure for asking about the taste of something. The subject "that hamburger" is followed by the auxiliary verb "does" and the main verb "taste." The word "like" is used to inquire about the specific taste of the hamburger.

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  • 46. 

    Which question is correct?

    • Why are you behaving like this? You are not your normal self.

    • Why do you behave like this? You are not your normal self.

    • Why are you behave like this? You are not your normal self.

    • Why do you behaving like this? You are not your normal self.

    Correct Answer
    A. Why are you behaving like this? You are not your normal self.
    Explanation
    The correct question is "Why are you behaving like this? You are not your normal self." This is the correct question because it uses the correct verb form "behaving" in the present continuous tense to ask about the person's current behavior. The other options either use the incorrect verb form or the incorrect tense, making them grammatically incorrect.

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  • 47. 

    I can't find my pencil. I've looked for it every where and I still can't find it.

    • Action verb

    • Non-action verb

    Correct Answer
    A. Action verb
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "action verb" because the sentence describes the action of looking for the pencil. The verb "looked" shows that the subject is actively searching for something, which is an action.

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  • 48. 

    I have a pencil.

    • Action verb

    • Non-action verb

    Correct Answer
    A. Non-action verb
    Explanation
    The given sentence "I have a pencil" does not describe an action or activity but rather indicates possession or ownership. The verb "have" in this context functions as a non-action verb, expressing the state of possessing something rather than an action being performed.

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  • 49. 

    You look great.

    • Action verb

    • Non-actioin verb

    Correct Answer
    A. Non-actioin verb
    Explanation
    The given correct answer is "non-action verb" because "look" in this context is not describing an action being performed by the subject. Instead, it is a linking verb that connects the subject "you" with the adjective "great" to describe the subject's appearance.

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