Trivia Questions Quiz On Action Verbs!

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    We arrived at the classroom door with only seven seconds to spare...arrived is the action verb in the sentence.

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Below is a trivia quiz on action verbs. Verbs have for the longest time be been defined as words that display an action or the state of something and can be easily identified in a sentence. There are several kinds of verbs depending with the kind of action and in this quiz, we focus on action verbs, give it a shot and see if you know enough to complete the sentences.

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  • 2. 

    A dog house ________ its occupant from the rain.

    • Took

    • Sheltered

    • Painte

    • Stuffed

    Correct Answer
    A. Sheltered
    Explanation
    The word "sheltered" is the correct answer because it means to provide protection or cover from something, in this case, the rain. A dog house is designed to provide a safe and protected space for a dog, shielding it from the rain and other elements.

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  • 3. 

    Intransitive verbs

    • Convey an action but is not followed by an object

    • Coveys an action and is followed by an object that recieves the action of the verb

    • Tells the subject in the sentence

    Correct Answer
    A. Convey an action but is not followed by an object
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "convey an action but is not followed by an object." Intransitive verbs are verbs that do not require an object to complete their meaning. They express an action or state of being that does not transfer to another noun or object. In other words, they do not have a direct object receiving the action of the verb.

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  • 4. 

    The waitress _______  at the soggy mess.

    • Shouted

    • Scoffed

    • Cried

    • Sang

    Correct Answer
    A. Scoffed
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "scoffed" because it implies that the waitress expressed contempt or disbelief towards the soggy mess. This word choice suggests that she may have made a sarcastic or mocking comment about the mess, showing her disapproval or lack of respect for it.

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  • 5. 

    Brittney took her baby to school.

    Correct Answer
    transitive sentence, intrasitive sentence
    Explanation
    A transitive verb conveys action and is followed by an object that receives the action of the verb and an intransitive sentence conveys an action but is not followed by an object

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