Unit 3 Grammar Test--verbs

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1.

Which word is the action verb in the following sentence? The antelope raced across the plain.
- A.
  
  Antelope
- B.
  
  Raced
- C.
  
  Across
- D.
  
  Plain
2.

Which word is the action verb in the following sentence? I know the answer to that riddle!
- A.
  
  Know
- B.
  
  Answer
- C.
  
  Riddle
- D.
  
  I
3.

Which word is the action verb in the following sentence? Tommy wanted a dog for a pet.
- A.
  
  For
- B.
  
  Pet
- C.
  
  Dog
- D.
  
  Wanted
4.

Which word is the action verb in the following sentence? I smelled something in the garage.
- A.
  
  Smelled
- B.
  
  Something
- C.
  
  Garage
- D.
  
  I
5.

Which word is the action verb in the following sentence? Hummingbirds eat almost constantly.
- A.
  
  Hummingbirds
- B.
  
  Eat
- C.
  
  Almost
- D.
  
  Constantly
6.

Which word is the action verb in the following sentence? She tasted everything except the oysters.
- A.
  
  She
- B.
  
  Except
- C.
  
  Everything
- D.
  
  Tasted
7.

Which word is the action verb in the following sentence? We really like the science museum.
- A.
  
  We
- B.
  
  Really
- C.
  
  Like
- D.
  
  Museum
8.

Which word is the action verb in the following sentence? I heard the new song by that group.
- A.
  
  I
- B.
  
  Heard
- C.
  
  Song
- D.
  
  Group
9.

Which word is the action verb in the following sentence? That child fears loud noises.
- A.
  
  That
- B.
  
  Child
- C.
  
  Fears
- D.
  
  Noises
10.

Which word is the action verb in the following sentence? The Lions defeated the Packers in last night's game.
- A.
  
  Lions
- B.
  
  Defeated
- C.
  
  Packers
- D.
  
  Last
11.

A transitive verb is followed by a word or words called the direct object that answers the question What? or Whom? An intransitive verb is an action verb that does NOT have a direct object. Read the sentence below and decide if the underlined action verb is transitive or intransitive. Harry started his homework early.
- A.
  
  Transitive
- B.
  
  Intransitive
12.

A transitive verb is followed by a word or words called the direct object that answers the question What? or Whom? An intransitive verb is an action verb that does NOT have a direct object. Read the sentence below and decide if the underlined action verb is transitive or intransitive. Grandpa gave me a bicycle helmet for Charlie.
- A.
  
  Transitive
- B.
  
  Intransitive
13.

A transitive verb is followed by a word or words called the direct object that answers the question What? or Whom? An intransitive verb is an action verb that does NOT have a direct object. Read the sentence below and decide if the underlined action verb is transitive or intransitive. My friend Jamie and I visit there often.
- A.
  
  Transitive
- B.
  
  Intransitive
14.

A transitive verb is followed by a word or words called the direct object that answers the question What? or Whom? An intransitive verb is an action verb that does NOT have a direct object. Read the sentence below and decide if the underlined action verb is transitive or intransitive. Has he sent them the directions to the farm yet?
- A.
  
  Transitive
- B.
  
  Intransitive
15.

A transitive verb is followed by a word or words called the direct object that answers the question What? or Whom? An intransitive verb is an action verb that does NOT have a direct object. Read the sentence below and decide if the underlined action verb is transitive or intransitive. The jeweler showed the bracelet with pride.
- A.
  
  Transitive
- B.
  
  Intransitive
16.

A transitive verb is followed by a word or words called the direct object that answers the question What? or Whom? An intransitive verb is an action verb that does NOT have a direct object. Read the sentence below and decide if the underlined action verb is transitive or intransitive. The troops watched the demonstration in amazement.
- A.
  
  Transitive
- B.
  
  Intransitive
17.

A transitive verb is followed by a word or words called the direct object that answers the question What? or Whom? An intransitive verb is an action verb that does NOT have a direct object. Read the sentence below and decide if the underlined action verb is transitive or intransitive. Stephen Crane, the author, died at an early age.
- A.
  
  Transitive
- B.
  
  Intransitive
18.

A transitive verb is followed by a word or words called the direct object that answers the question What? or Whom? An intransitive verb is an action verb that does NOT have a direct object. Read the sentence below and decide if the underlined action verb is transitive or intransitive. Her sore throat is causing her much pain.
- A.
  
  Transitive
- B.
  
  Intransitive
19.

A transitive verb is followed by a word or words called the direct object that answers the question What? or Whom? An intransitive verb is an action verb that does NOT have a direct object. Read the sentence below and decide if the underlined action verb is transitive or intransitive. Leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
- A.
  
  Transitive
- B.
  
  Intransitive
20.

A transitive verb is followed by a word or words called the direct object that answers the question What? or Whom? An intransitive verb is an action verb that does NOT have a direct object. Read the sentence below and decide if the underlined action verb is transitive or intransitive. The chief greeted the general.
- A.
  
  Transitive
- B.
  
  Intransitive
21.

What is the subject of the following sentence? Your accident sounds scary.
- A.
  
  Your
- B.
  
  Accident
- C.
  
  Sounds
- D.
  
  Scary
22.

What is the linking verb of the following sentence? Your accident sounds scary.
- A.
  
  Your
- B.
  
  Accident
- C.
  
  Sounds
- D.
  
  Scary
23.

Does the following sentence have a predicate adjective? Your accident sounds scary.
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
24.

What is the subject of the following sentence? Danny suddenly grew quiet.
- A.
  
  Danny
- B.
  
  Suddenly
- C.
  
  Grew
- D.
  
  Quiet
25.

What is the linking verb of the following sentence? Danny suddenly grew quiet.
- A.
  
  Danny
- B.
  
  Suddenly
- C.
  
  Grew
- D.
  
  Quiet