Verbs
The cat plays with the ball of yarn.
plays
Emily looks happy.
Present
I am reading a book to mom.
Change to Past Tense
I read a book to mom.
James took a long nap.
Active Voice
Asher gave James a bottle.
him
Mrs. Whitney makes science fun!
makes
Robbie will study for his Greek quiz.
Future
I ate dinner with my sister.
Change to future tense.
I will eat dinner with my sister.
The house was cleaned by my sister.
Passive Voice
Anne plays the piano in music class.
She
He should finish his homework.
should finish
Nora ate all the cake at dinner.
Past
I will run a mile today.
Change to past tense.
I ran a mile today.
They built a new hospital.
Active Voice
Sylvie brought the trash can to the curb.
it
Mrs. Josephine is a fantastic art teacher.
is
Freddy has a very creative imagination.
Present
He shoveled the snow with his dad.
Change to future tense.
He will shovel the snow with his dad.
The essay is being written by the student.
Passive Voice
Pastor Scott taught our class Greek.
He, us
What is a Verb?
A verb is a word that asserts an action, shows a state of being, links two words together, or helps another verb.
Quinn will finish her Action Bible this week.
Future
The art museum will feature an exhibit on King Arthur.
Change to present tense.
The art museum features an exhibit on King Arthur.
The cure was discovered.
Passive Voice (because the "doer" is unknown)
Nora and Jade listened while Aubrey read them a book.
They, she