Action Verbs
Direct Objects
Simple Tense
Linking Verbs
Verb Phrases
100
Write the action verb in the predicate. Janelle wrote a paper on the rain forest.
wrote
100
Write the direct object of each sentence. My parents cook dinner almost every night.
dinner
100
Write the future-tense form of the verb in parentheses. We (bring) our dog on vacation with us.
will bring
100
Read each sentence. Write the linking verb. Then write the noun or adjective that the verb links to the subject below it. Some caterpillars become butterflies.
become butterflies
100
For each sentence, write the helping verb and the main verb. I am learning to speak a second language.
am learning
200
Write the action verb in the predicate. Billy won the boys' tennis tournament.
won
200
Write the direct object of each sentence. Our class performed a play for the whole school.
play
200
Write the past-tense form of the verb in parentheses. I (wrap) Beth's gift last week.
wrapped
200
Read each sentence. Write the linking verb. Then write the noun or adjective that the verb links to the subject below it. The water in the pool feels cold today.
feels cold
200
For each sentence, write the helping verb and the main verb. I have finished my book report.
have finished
300
Write the action verb in the predicate. We prepared sandwiches for the picnic.
prepared
300
Write the direct object of each sentence. Many of my relatives called me on my birthday.
me
300
Write the future-tense form of the verb in parentheses. Who (win) the final game of the season?
will win
300
Read each sentence. Write the linking verb. Then write the noun or adjective that the verb links to the subject below it. The wind becomes stronger in the afternoons.
becomes stronger
300
For each sentence, write the helping verb and the main verb. The flags were fluttering in the breeze.
were fluttering
400
Write the action verb in the predicate. That wall prevents flood damage to the houses.
prevents
400
Write the direct object of each sentence. Dave helped the neighbors with their garden.
neighbors
400
Write the past-tense form of the verb in parentheses. My dog (bury) his bone in the backyard.
buried
400
Read each sentence. Write the linking verb. Then write the noun or adjective that the verb links to the subject below it. The car's engine sounds noisy.
sounds noisy
400
For each sentence, write the helping verb and the main verb. We could see the lighthouse in the distance.
could see
500
Write the action verb in the predicate. Some gymnasts achieve great success and fame.
achieve
500
Write the direct object of each sentence. Did you read that article in today's newspaper?
article
500
Write the present-tense form of the verb in parentheses. Albert (press) the dough into different shapes.
presses
500
Read each sentence. Write the linking verb. Then write the noun or adjective that the verb links to the subject below it. In the water, seaweed appears beautiful.
appears beautiful
500
For each sentence, write the helping verb and the main verb. My grandparents should arrive in two hours.
should arrive
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