A Test On Verbs! Grammar Trivia

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    What is the verb in the sentence below? He is awfully tall.

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Are you ready to test your grammar, and do you think you can pass this quiz? There are all types of verbs. The type of verbs will indicate what words are included in each sentence. It all depends on the relationship between the verb and the words that are conveyed. Verbs are an essential part of any sentence. If you would want to discover more regarding verbs, challenge yourself by taking this quiz.

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  • 2. 

    ______________________ verbs describe  a state of being.  They connect a noun or adjective to the subject.

    Explanation
    These verbs link subjects to their descriptions.

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  • 3. 

    What is the verb in the sentence below? After reading my book, I took a nap.

    Explanation
    After reading my book is the introductory clause, so reading is not the verb of the sentence. The main sentence is I took a nap. Took is the verb because that is what is currently being done in this sentence.

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  • 4. 

    What type of verb is found in the sentence below? After reading my book, I took a nap. 

    • Action

    • Linking

    Correct Answer
    A. Action
    Explanation
    Something is being done in this sentence, so the verb is an action verb. What is being done is taking a nap, so took is the verb.

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  • 5. 

    What type of verb is found in the sentence below? I tasted the sour milk.

    • Action

    • Linking

    Correct Answer
    A. Action
    Explanation
    Something is being done in this sentence, so the verb is an action verb. What is being done is tasting the milk, so tasted is the verb.

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  • 6. 

    What type of verb is the underlined word below? I will read my book soon.

    • Action

    • Linking

    • Helping

    Correct Answer
    A. Helping
    Explanation
    will is helping the main verb read, so will is a helping verb

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  • 7. 

    A helping verb can be the only verb in the sentence.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Helping verbs help other verbs, so you can never have just a helping verb.

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  • 8. 

    What type of verb is found in the sentence below? This apple feels squishy.

    • Action

    • Linking

    Correct Answer
    A. Linking
    Explanation
    feels is the verb, and it is just linking apple to its description squishy. In this sentence something is being described not done, so the verb is a linking verb.

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  • 9. 

    What type of verb is the underlined word? I am singing in the shower.

    • Action

    • Linking

    • Helping

    Correct Answer
    A. Helping
    Explanation
    singing is the main verb, so am is a helping verb

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  • 10. 

    What type of verb is found in the sentence below? The milk tastes sour.

    • Action

    • Linking

    Correct Answer
    A. Linking
    Explanation
    tastes is the verb and it is just linking the subject milk to its description sour. In this sentence something is being described not done, so the verb is a linking verb.

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  • 11. 

    Check all the helping verbs below

    • Are

    • Were

    • Call

    • Could

    • Shall

    • Run

    • Become

    • Will

    • Grow

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Are
    A. Were
    A. Could
    A. Shall
    A. Will
    Explanation
    The correct answer includes the helping verbs "are," "were," "could," "shall," and "will." Helping verbs are used to assist the main verb in a sentence and express various tenses, moods, and voices. In this case, "are" and "were" are helping verbs used to form the present and past tense of the verb "to be." "Could" is a helping verb used to express ability or possibility. "Shall" is a helping verb used to express future action. "Will" is a helping verb used to express future action or intention. The other words listed, such as "call," "run," and "grow," are not helping verbs but rather main verbs.

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