Verbs 1
What is a verb?
A verb is an action word or state of being that gives us information about the timing of the sentence.
How do we make the -s form of a verb?
Add -s or -es to the end of the base form of a verb
What is this punctuation mark called: '
Apostrophe
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Give an example of the -s form of a verb.
walks
Identify the grammatical error in the following sentence:
Janie sing's her song every single morning in the shower.
There should not be an apostrophe (') in the -s form.
What is the base form of a verb?
The base form is the most simple form of the verb without any endings. It is the word we find in the dictionary.
When do we use the -s form of a verb in a sentence?
What is the -s form?
The -s form is the form of the where we add -s to the end of the base form. It denotes present tense.
Give an example of a base form of a verb.
walk
Generate a sentence that uses the -s form of a verb.
John walks to the store on tuesdays.