Verb Forms (present/past/past participle/present participle)
I love the movies.
Form: Present
Give present/ past/ past participle
GROW
grow / grew / grown
Pick the correct form of the verb:
I have (set sat) four places at the table.
set
What's the verb? Transitive or Intransitive?
Eleanor polished the silverware.
polished, transitive
A linking verb links the subject of a sentence with a _______.
subject complement
I went to the movies yesterday.
past
Present/ Past/ Past Participle
DRIVE
drive/ drove/ driven
Grandma is (leaving letting) for the airport.
leaving
What's the verb? Transitive or Intransitive?
George Washington led the army to victory!
led, transitive
What is the linking verb, and what does it link?
Angels are pure spirits.
"are" links Angels to pure spirits
I have gone to the movies recently
past participle
Present/ Past/ Past Participle
BRING
bring/ brought/ brought
Blake ___ the window to let in cool air. (rise)
raised
What's the verb? Transitive or Intransitive?
Purgatory will cease after the general judgment.
What's the verb? Transitive or Intransitive or Linking?
Louise is an excellent cook.
is, linking
I am going to the movies today.
present participle
Present/ Past/ Past Participle
PUT
put/ put/ put
Do not (set sit) those heavy blocks on the table.
set
What's the verb? Transitive or Intransitive?
The excited boy leaned forward.
leaned, intransitive
What's the verb? Transitive or Intransitive or Linking?
Coal comes from Pennsylvania.
comes, intransitive
I will be going to the movies during Christmas break.
present participle
Present/ Past/ Past Participle
BEGIN
begin / began / begun
I can't remember where I (lay laid) my purse.
laid
What's the verb? Transitive or Intransitive?
He answered the question correctly.
answered, transitive
What's the verb? Transitive or Intransitive or Linking?
Dainty flowers grow in that garden.
grow, intransitive