Action Verbs
Which verb tense describes actions that have already happened?
past tense
For most past tense verbs: add _____?
ed
The students ________ on the playground. Fill in the blank with an action verb.
any action word
The actors were practicing their lines together. What is the helping and main verb?
were is the helping verb
practicing is the main verb
Coach B gives us advice. Is "gives' past, present or future tense?
present tense
To make these verbs present tense do you add 's' or 'es'?
box
watch
wish
you add 'es'
List six action verbs.
six action words
Which helping verb is a clue that the verb is future tense? Will or am?
will
Sam joined the team and now plays softball after school. What are the action verbs?
joined and plays
Our dog is digging holes in our yard. What is the helping and main verb?
is is the helping verb
digging is the main verb
The soccer game ended in a tie. What is the verb? What is the tense of the verb?
ended- past tense
What is the past tense of the word bring?
brought
Create a sentence that includes three action verbs.
three action words
List at least three of the most common helping verbs.
am, is, are, was, were, will, has, have, had
List one verb for each tense. Past, present and future
1 past tense verb
1 present tense verb
1 future tense verb
What is the past tense of sing?
sang