Find that Verb
Action or Linking?
Tenses
Regular Past Tense
Irregular Past Tense
100
The candle burned brightly on the desk.
burned
100
The alarm clock rang early this morning.
action verb
100
Snacks will be provided after the meeting. Past, present, or future?
future
100
Christopher Columbus _________ to America in 1492. (sail)
sailed
100
The hungry dog ______ nothing that night. (eat)
ate
200
Jenna and Amy went to band practice after school.
went
200
This birthday party is so loud!
Linking verb
200
Karen studied for the final exam all weekend. Past, present, future?
past tense
200
Most students _______ the guest speaker's speech. (like)
liked
200
Almost everyone _____ railroads in the early 1900s. (ride)
rode
300
The teacher assigned double homework last night.
assigned
300
My sister fell off the swing at the park.
action verb
300
She hoped for a first place medal after running the race. Past, present, or future?
past
300
The witch _________ her evil potion with a long wooden spoon. (stir)
stirred
300
The amazing contest ________ a large crowd. (draw)
drew
400
We are so excited to go on the field trip!
are
400
Our surprise guest will be here soon!
will be
400
The author states that many bears hibernate. Past, present, or future?
present
400
Thunder and lightning ___________ in the heavy storm. (clap)
clapped
400
Before he __________ to eat, the dog checked his surroundings. (begin)
began
500
She was the tallest girl in our grade.
was
500
Someone in our class put new markers in the basket.
put
500
The ball flies over the fence as if it is in slow motion. Past, present, or future?
present
500
My mom _________ to the invitation so they knew we could come. (reply)
replied
500
The young woman __________ plenty of snacks and supplies for the camping trip. (buy)
bought
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