Tenses
Miss Frank _______ (be) tired last night.
Was
Gritty and I _________ (be)happy that we finished the 5k.
were
What is the action verb in this sentence?
Janos and Steve ate all of the hoagies.
ate
What is the helping verb in the sentence?
We might cheer at the rally today.
might
What does the following idiom mean?
Jesse is such a bookworm.
Jesse likes to read
What tense is "saw" in the following sentence?
We saw Mrs. Demas at the pep rally.
Past
Is "am" in the following sentence a linking verb:
I am waiting for my birthday.
No
What is the verb in the following sentence?
Pablo wrecked the project.
wrecked
What is the helping verb in the following sentence?
We can tell that you are having a hard day.
can
What is the difference between an idiom and a proverb?
An idiom is a commonly used expression; a proverb is a wise saying
What tense is the following verb?
Winn Dixie stinks when Opal finds her.
present
Miss Frank and Miss Allen ______(be) amazing teachers forever.
will be
They are not ___________(make) a cake for the bake sale.
making
What type is the verb "explode" in the following sentence?
The soda may explode when you open it.
Main verb
What does "The grass is always greener on the other side" mean?
You always want what someone else has
What tense is the following verb?
Sharon will sleep in her unicorn pajamas tonight.
future.
What is the linking verb?
We weren't waking up at 5:00 am.
Were
What is the action verb?
The leaves gently float down to the ground.
float
What helping verb best fits the sentence:
Gary _________(be) eating tuna right now.
is
What does "don't bite the hand that feeds you" mean?
Don't upset the people who help you.
What tense is the following verb?
We are writing in our journals.
present progressive
What does a linking verb do?
Connects a subject with its description
Identify ALL of the verbs in the following sentence:
Gritty ran, jumped, and sang so the Flyers would win.
ran, jumped, sang, win
What is the helping verb in the following sentence?
Could you pass me the bananas?
could
What does "birds of a feather flock together" mean?
People who like the same things hang out together.