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Sentence Parts: Write an original sentence or predicate in the following incomplete sentences.
The king's castle ____________________________
Answers will vary.
Example: The king's castle was magnificient.
If the sentence has the correct verb form, write correct on your whiteboard. If it has the wrong verb form, write the correct verb in the blank. Do not add or remove helping verbs.
Who brung the cookies?
brought
(1) Label the underlined verbs or verb phrases by writing action or being on your whiteboard. (2) Circle the helping verb. (Teacher underline the verb on the smartboard!)
Martin Luther wrote "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God."
Action.
(1) Label the underlined verbs or verb phrases by writing action or being on your whiteboard. (2) Circle the helping verb. (Teacher underline the verb on the smartboard!)
Will you call me after school?
Action
"Will" is a helping verb and should be underlined.
If the sentence has the correct verb form, write correct on your whiteboard. If it has the wrong verb form, write the correct verb in the blank. Do not add or remove helping verbs.
Have you chose the book for your book report yet?
chosen
Underline each verb two times. Watch for verb phrases and compound verbs.
Aaron has been helping his brother with his homework.
Hint: Keep your eye out for helping verbs like "has" and "been". Where there are helping verbs there are probably also action verbs! There may be more than one of either kind.
Underline each verb two times. Watch for verb phrases and compound verbs.
Have you ever read the story about Charlotte the spider?
"Have" and "read" are the verbs in this sentence.
Use proofreader's marks to insert the commas where they are needed.
________________ became a great American hero.
Answer may vary.
Example: George Washington became a great American hero.
(1) Label the underlined verbs or verb phrases by writing action or being on your whiteboard. (2) Circle the helping verb. (Teacher underline the verb on the smartboard!)
Cecily received a letter from her grandmother.
Action
If the sentence has the correct verb form, write correct on your whiteboard. If it has the wrong verb form, write the correct verb in the blank. Do not add or remove helping verbs.
Have you ever drank buttermilk?
drunk
Underline each verb two times. Watch for verb phrases and compound verbs.
Here are the correct answers.
Underline each verb two times. Watch for verb phrases and compound verbs.
The fifth graders will soon be studying about Greece.
"will" and "be studying" are the verbs in this sentence.
If the sentence has the correct verb form, write correct on your whiteboard. If it has the wrong verb form, write the correct verb in the blank. Do not add or remove helping verbs.
Mrs. Stevenson has gave out the play parts.
Given
Underline each verb two times. Watch for verb phrases and compound verbs.
God's Word encourages us and teaches us.
"encourages" and "teaches" are the verbs in this sentence. They are action verbs.
Use proofreader's marks to insert the commas where they are needed.
That man_______________________
Answer will vary.
Example: That man is my dad.
Underline each verb two times. Watch for verb phrases and compound verbs.
The squid's arms are strong and can squeeze very tightly.
"are" and "can squeeze" are the verbs and should be underlined.
Hint: keep your eye out for combining words like "and" that can link compound verbs together.
(1) Label the underlined verbs or verb phrases by writing action or being on your whiteboard. (2) Circle the helping verb. (Teacher underline the verb on the smartboard!)
Michael will be reading the Bible at assembly.
Action.
"will be" are helping verbs and should be circled.
If the sentence has the correct verb form, write correct on your whiteboard. If it has the wrong verb form, write the correct verb in the blank. Do not add or remove helping verbs.
I done my spelling homework first.
did
(1) Label the underlined verbs or verb phrases by writing action or being on your whiteboard. (2) Circle the helping verb. (Teacher underline the verb on the smartboard!)
Your book report was on the teacher's desk yesterday.
Being.
If the sentence has the correct verb form, write correct on your whiteboard. If it has the wrong verb form, write the correct verb in the blank. Do not add or remove helping verbs.
That don't look like a shark to me.doesn't
Underline each verb two times. Watch for verb phrases and compound verbs.
Hurricane Gwen is headed for Florida.
"is headed" are the verbs in this sentence.
Explanation: This sentence contains both a helping verb and an action verb.
Combine the following pairs of short, choppy sentences into one interesting sentence with a compound verb.
We built a campfire. We roasted marshmallows.
We built a campfire and roasted marshmallows.
Explanation: We used the word "and" to combine our compound verbs "built" and "roasted". "We" can be deleted because it is the subject and does not need to be repeated twice in the same sentence.
If the sentence has the correct verb form, write correct on your whiteboard. If it has the wrong verb form, write the correct verb in the blank. Do not add or remove helping verbs.
God gave the Ten Commandments to Moses.
correct
(1) Label the underlined verbs or verb phrases by writing action or being on your whiteboard. (2) Circle the helping verb. (Teacher underline the verb on the smartboard!)
Jonathan has been to Mexico three times.
Being.
"Has" is a helping verb and should be underlined.
If the sentence has the correct verb form, write correct on your whiteboard. If it has the wrong verb form, write the correct verb in the blank. Do not add or remove helping verbs.
Goldilocks had ate all the porridge.eaten
Underline each verb two times. Watch for verb phrases and compound verbs.
At the party we played games and sang songs."played" and "sang" are the verbs in this sentence. They are both action verbs.
If the sentence has the correct verb form, write correct on your whiteboard. If it has the wrong verb form, write the correct verb in the blank. Do not add or remove helping verbs.
Doug's photograph was took by Mr. Houk.
Taken
If the sentence has the correct verb form, write correct on your whiteboard. If it has the wrong verb form, write the correct verb in the blank. Do not add or remove helping verbs.
The band began marching down the avenue.
correct
Combine the following pairs of short, choppy sentences into one interesting sentence with a compound verb.
Kyle and Joe found a clue. They soon solved the mystery.Kyle and Joe found a clue and soon solved the mystery.
Explanation: The sentences are combined by deleting the period and using the combining word "and" to link them together. The word "they" is also deleted because it is not necessary to repeat the subject of the sentence a second time.
(1) Label the underlined verbs or verb phrases by writing action or being on your whiteboard. (2) Circle the helping verb. (Teacher underline the verb on the smartboard!)
I am now memorizing Psalm 23.
Action.
"am" is a helping verb and should be circled.
Underline each verb two times. Watch for verb phrases and compound verbs.
Is Jake your cousin?
"is" is the verb in this sentence. It is a helping verb.
If the sentence has the correct verb form, write correct on your whiteboard. If it has the wrong verb form, write the correct verb in the blank. Do not add or remove helping verbs.
Has Miss Roberts came back yet?
(1) Label the underlined verbs or verb phrases by writing action or being on your whiteboard. (2) Circle the helping verb. (Teacher underline the verb on the smartboard!)
My dad is here.
Being
(1) Label the underlined verbs or verb phrases by writing action or being on your whiteboard. (2) Circle the helping verb. (Teacher underline the verb on the smartboard!)
Lauren and Erin were inside during the storm.
Being
(1) Label the underlined verbs or verb phrases by writing action or being on your whiteboard. (2) Circle the helping verb. (Teacher underline the verb on the smartboard!)
We saw your picture in the newspaper.
Action
Underline each verb two times. Watch for verb phrases and compound verbs.
Derek has often visited the Rocky Mountains.
Has and visited are the verbs and should both be underlined.
Hint: Keep your eye out for helping verbs! If there is a helping verb there is probably an action verb as well.