Does an action verb or a linking verb tell what the subject does?
action verb
100
Where do helping verbs always come in a sentence?
before the main verb
100
What linking verb should be used in this sentence?
Annie _______ tired after studying for her test.
was
100
A direct object is always a _________ in the predicate part of the sentence that receives the action of the verb.
noun
100
What takes the place of the letter or letters left out in a contraction?
an apostrophe
200
What type of verb links the subject to a noun or adjective in the predicate part of the sentence?
linking verb
200
What can sometimes be between the helping verb and main verb in a sentence?
an adverb
200
What linking verb completes this sentence?
The students ___________ happy to have no homework last night.
were
200
Find the direct object in this sentence.
Zeke drew a picture.
picture
200
How many negative words can you use in one sentence?
one
300
What is the simple subject and what is the verb in this sentence? Tell whether the verb is a linking or action verb.
My best friend played basketball yesterday.
simple subject - friend
action verb - played
300
Find the complete verb in this sentence.
Jaiden will play basketball in the spring.
will play
300
Which helping verb fits in this sentence?
Perri ______ wearing a pretty sweater today.
is
300
Find the direct object in this sentence.
Nathaniel read the book last week.
book
300
Make a contraction from the words.
will + not
won't
400
Find the simple subject and the verb in this sentence. Tell whether the verb is a linking verb or action verb.
My fourth grade teacher is a volunteer at church.
simple subject - teacher
linking verb - is
400
Find the complete verb in this sentence.
Mrs. Jenkins will sometimes give bonus questions.
will give
400
Which helping verb belongs in this sentence?
Taylor's teeth ________ hurt after she goes to the orthodontist.
will
400
Find the direct object.
Jaiden studied her notes for the test.
notes
400
What are the separate words for the contraction "haven't"?
have not
500
What is the predicate noun or predicate adjective of this sentence.
Garrett is the quarterback of the football team.
quarterback
500
Find the adverb in this sentence.
Rachel will usually practice her multiplication facts.
usually
500
Find the correct helping verb for this sentence.
Several friends ________ joining us at the park.
were
500
Find the direct object for this sentence.
Rachel played the piano at the Christmas party.
piano
500
Make a new sentence by correcting the double negative.
Mrs. Jenkins wouldn't give no one an English homework pass.
Mrs. Jenkins wouldn't give anyone an English homework pass.