What's the Term?
A noun or pronoun that tells whom or what is acted upon by the verb is called a _____________.
direct object
A verb that expresses action is called an _____________
action verb
The _____________ shows action that is continuing over time.
progressive tense
We have wanted a farm for many years.
main verb: wanted
helping verb: have
Something smells delicious.
smells
A verb that tells what is happening now is in the _____________.
present tense
Faritt opened the window.
action v : opened
DO: window
“I am wearing sunglasses.” This is an example of
_______
Present progressive
We are growing apples, peaches, and cherries.
main verb:growing
helping verb:are
You seem excited.
seem
A verb that tells about actions that have already happened is in the _______
past tense
Connor grabbed his map.
a v: grabbed
do: map
“I was wearing sunglasses.” This is an example of
_____
past progressive
I am already planning to make cakes and pies.
main verb:planning
helping verb:am
The cookies were a success.
were
A verb that indicates actions that will happen is in the _______
future tense
Jayden bought a puppy .
av: bought
do: puppy
“I will be wearing sunglasses.” This is an example of
____
future progressive
He was sleeping.
main verb: sleeping
helping verb: was
I became anxious at the sight of smoke near the oven.
became
A verb that helps the main verb show an action or make a statement is called a
helping verb
Otis played the guitar.
av: played
do: guitar
“I was playing a game.” This is an example of
______________
past progressive
She has called you twice.
main verb: called
helping verb: has
My aunt is a teacher.
is