MAL Identify main verbs and helping verbs
Select the main verb.
You must handle the chemicals carefully at all times.
"handle" is the main verb
Complete the sentence with the best verb.
Both of us ____ he banjo, but Roxanne also plays the flute.
Play
Complete the sentence with the best verb.
In the music video, the lead singer and his backup dancers ____ bright orange suits with blue ties.
wear
Select the main verb.
We have thrown the ball into the neighbor's yard many times.
"thrown" is the correct answer.
Complete the sentence with the best subject.
Every year ______ encourage me to spend the summer in Alaska.
Complete the sentence with the best verb.
Whenever Sparky runs out into the yard, the chickens and the rooster ____ into the coop.
disappear
Select the helping verb.
We should clean the fancy silverware before the holiday dinner.
"should" is the helping verb.
Complete the sentence with the best subject.
With each step, ___ absorb our full weight, so it is important that we wear supportive shoes.
our leg
Complete the sentence with the best verb.
_____ you and Deb want to come with me to see the new exhibit of modern Chinese photography?
Do
Select the main verb.
Mr. Henson had advised them about their business in the past.
"advised" is the main verb.
Complete the sentence with the best verb.
As we watch, the child ____ into the kitchen and straight to the cookie tin.
marches
Complete the sentence with the best verb.
When we take our three dogs to the park, our black lab or our golden retriever usually _____ the ball faster than our old English sheepdog.
fetches
Select the helping verb.
Kate and Bryce are designing clothes for a fashion show.
"are" is the helping verb
Complete the sentence with the best subject.
In the workshop, _____ tinkers late into the night.
Complete the sentence with the best verb.
After such a long day of travel, neither Herman nor Cooper _____ it's wise to drive more tonight.
thinks