Quiz On Action Verbs And Non-action Verbs! Grammar Trivia Test

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    He_________(not remember) my name.

    • Isn't remembering
    • Doesn't remember
    • Not remembers
    • Not remembering
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Below is a grammar trivia test Quiz On Action Verbs And Non-action Verbs! Verbs can either be action and Non-Action depending on the kind of action that’s being taken and therefore it assists in the identification of the which one will help you form a grammatically correct sentence. Their positioning changes the overlook and meaning. For a better distinction of the Action and Non Action verbs, take the test below.

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  • 2. 

    She ________(look) unhappy.

    • Looks

    • Is look

    • Is looking

    • Look

    Correct Answer
    A. Looks
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "looks". This is because the verb "look" is in the present simple tense and agrees with the subject "she". In the present simple tense, the third person singular form of the verb is formed by adding "-s" to the base form of the verb. Therefore, "looks" is the correct form in this sentence.

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  • 3. 

    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" is the correct verb form to use with the pronoun "he." Additionally, the phrase "to be improving" is the correct structure to describe ongoing progress.

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  • 4. 

    Which is the correct form? ​​​

    • 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 form is "What are you looking for?" This is the correct form because it follows the standard question structure in English, with the subject "you" followed by the helping verb "are" and the main verb "looking." The word "what" is used to ask for information about an object or thing.

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  • 5. 

    You look great!

    • Action verb

    • Non-action verb

    Correct Answer
    A. Non-action verb
    Explanation
    The phrase "look great" does not describe an action being performed, but rather a state or condition. It is a non-action verb because it does not indicate any physical movement or activity. Instead, it describes the appearance or quality of someone or something.

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  • 6. 

    Which is the correct form?

    • Are you wear a hat sometimes?

    • Are you wearing a hat sometimes?

    • Do you wear a hat sometimes?

    • Do you wearing a hat sometimes?

    Correct Answer
    A. Do you wear a hat sometimes?
    Explanation
    The correct form is "Do you wear a hat sometimes?" This is because when asking a question about a habitual action or a general fact, we use the base form of the verb after "do." In this case, "wear" is the base form of the verb, while "wearing" is the present participle form. Therefore, "Do you wear a hat sometimes?" is the correct question form.

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  • 7. 

    This food________________ (smell) delicious.

    • Smelling

    • Is smelling

    • Smell

    • Smells

    Correct Answer
    A. Smells
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "smells" because the verb "smell" is used to describe the action of perceiving an odor with the sense of smell. In this sentence, the subject "this food" is performing the action of smelling, indicating that the food has a pleasant odor.

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  • 8. 

    Which is the correct form?

    • 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 form is "What does that hamburger taste like?" This is because when asking about the taste of something, we use the auxiliary verb "does" to form the question in the present tense. The verb "taste" is in its base form without the "-s" ending because it follows the auxiliary verb "does."

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  • 9. 

    Which sentence is correct?

    • I am promising to help you.

    • I promise to help you.

    • I am promise to help you tomorrow.

    • I going to help you tomorrow.

    Correct Answer
    A. I promise to help you.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "I promise to help you." This sentence is grammatically correct and conveys a clear and direct statement of commitment to help someone. The other options either have incorrect verb forms or unnecessary words that make the sentences grammatically incorrect or unclear in meaning.

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  • 10. 

    What do you think about the new teacher? What is true about the 'underlined' verb?

    • Action verb

    • Non-action verb

    Correct Answer
    A. Non-action verb
    Explanation
    The underlined verb in the sentence is a non-action verb. Non-action verbs, also known as stative verbs, describe a state, condition, or a state of being rather than an action. In this case, the verb "think" is expressing a mental state or opinion about the new teacher. It is not describing a physical action but rather an internal thought or belief.

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  • 11. 

    I have a pencil.   What is true about the 'underlined' verb?

    • Action verb

    • Non-action verb

    Correct Answer
    A. Non-action verb
    Explanation
    The underlined verb in the sentence "I have a pencil" is a non-action verb. Non-action verbs, also known as stative verbs, describe a state or condition rather than an action. In this sentence, the verb "have" indicates possession or ownership, which is a state rather than an action.

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  • 12. 

    The teacher _____________(see) you every day in Grammar class.

    • See

    • Seeing

    • Sees

    • Is seeing

    Correct Answer
    A. Sees
    Explanation
    In this sentence, the subject "teacher" is singular, so the correct verb form should also be singular. "Sees" is the correct form of the verb "to see" for third person singular subjects. Therefore, the correct answer is "sees."

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  • 13. 

    Yuck! The soup tastes terrible. What is true about the 'underlined' verb?

    • Action verb

    • Non-action verb

    Correct Answer
    A. Non-action verb
    Explanation
    The underlined verb in the sentence "The soup tastes terrible" is a non-action verb. Non-action verbs, also known as stative verbs, describe a state or condition rather than an action. In this case, the verb "tastes" describes the state or condition of the soup, indicating that it has a terrible taste.

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  • 14. 

    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 "cares" is used to express the present tense and the third person singular. The phrase "no one" indicates that there is nobody who cares about the mentioned subject.

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  • 15. 

    Which is the correct form?

    • 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 form is "Are you having a good time?" This is because when asking about someone's current experience or state, we use the present continuous tense ("are you having") instead of the simple present tense ("have you"). Additionally, the verb "having" is used instead of "have" because it is the correct form for expressing the action of experiencing or enjoying something.

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  • 16. 

    How______(know)?

    • 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 the present simple tense. In English, when using the auxiliary verb "do" to form a question in the present simple tense, the main verb should be in its base form (without "s" or "es" ending). Therefore, the correct form is "How does she know?"

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  • 17. 

    It_____________ (rain) a lot in January.

    • Is raining

    • Rains

    • Is rain

    • Raining

    Correct Answer
    A. Rains
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "rains" because it is the present simple tense form of the verb "rain" which is used to describe a habitual action or a general truth. In this case, it is stating that it is a common occurrence for it to rain a lot in January.

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  • 18. 

    How much_________(is, cost/costs/costing, the jacket, do/does)?

    • 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 to ask about the cost of the jacket. The word "does" is used to form a question in the present tense with the subject "the jacket" and the verb "cost." The other options have incorrect word order or incorrect verb usage.

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  • 19. 

    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 correct answer is "are having" because it is the present progressive form of the verb "have" and it accurately reflects the ongoing action of the students experiencing difficulty with the test at the present moment.

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  • 20. 

    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 disagreement with what the person is saying, and "don't agree" accurately conveys this meaning.

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  • 21. 

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

    • Being

    • Are

    • Be

    • Are being

    Correct Answer
    A. Are being
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "are being". In this sentence, the speaker is expressing their frustration with someone's current behavior. By using the phrase "are being", they are indicating that the person is currently exhibiting a specific characteristic or behavior that they consider to be stupid.

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  • 22. 

    Does she_________(need) a book right now?

    • Need

    • Needs

    • Is needing

    • Needing

    Correct Answer
    A. Need
    Explanation
    The question is asking whether she requires a book at the present moment. The verb "need" is used in the base form when it is preceded by an auxiliary verb like "does." Therefore, the correct answer is "need."

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  • 23. 

    The 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 its plural form. In this case, "think" is the correct present tense form of the verb "to think" for the subject "students".

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  • 24. 

    These pants_________(not look) good with this shirt.

    • Are not look

    • Doesn't look

    • Don't look

    • Are not looking

    Correct Answer
    A. Don't look
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "don't look" because it is the correct negative form of the verb "to look" in the present tense when referring to plural subjects like "these pants."

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  • 25. 

    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 doing the action of seeing.

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