VERB Forms
What is another name for the <-ed> form of a verb?
past tense
To begin, put the key in the ignition.
Time or Manner
To get started, measure out all your ingredients.
Adverbial (time)
I hear singing.
Direct Object
What suffix do we always add to a 3rd person singular present tense verb?
<-(e)s>
Some people try protein drinks to gain weight.
Manner
To be honest, I prefer chocolate.
adjunct
Singing in a choir is so much fun!
Subject
What form of a verb always takes an <-ing>?
present participle
To make sure you get paid, turn in your time sheet by Thursday at 5:00.
Manner
To prepare for her semester in Paris, she studied French all summer.
Adverbial (manner)
I am taking singing lessons.
Modifies 'lessons'
The past participle of a verb is called the <-en> form, even though most verbs have a past participle marked with what suffix?
<-ed>
My friend will call to make plans for the weekend.
Manner
She tied a string on the door knob to remember her appointment.
Adverbial (manner)
I would give his terrible singing an F!
Indirect Object