Identification
Identify the verb(s).
I played basketball this weekend.
played
How many verbs are required in a verb phrase?
two or more
Which principle has either nothing or -s at the end of the verb?
present
What is the question we ask ourselves in order to find the subject of a sentence?
"Who or what did something?"
True or False:
Regular and irregular verbs always have the same ending.
false
Identify the verb(s).
Was she at the game?
Was
**DOUBLE JEOPARDY**
When can a verb be in a prepositional phrase?
NEVER
What principle has no helping verb and either a -d or -ed at the end?
past
What is the question we ask ourselves in order to find the verb of a sentence?
"What did (the subject) do?"
"What is (the subject) doing?"
"What will (the subject) do?"
Regular past tense verbs usually end in what two ways?
-d or -ed
Identify the verb(s).
If only my parents ordered pizza every night...
ordered
Identify the verb(s).
I will need to do my laundry soon.
will need
What are the three main TENSES for verbs?
1. past
2. present
3. future
Correct the VERB in order to agree with the subject in the sentence.
Those football uniforms smells something awful!
smell
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Identify the verb(s).
(this sentence has more than one)
My teacher gives us homework to do, but I understand why.
gives / understand
Identify the verb(s).
That girl should sing at the next Rally.
should sing
What verb tense is being used in each of these sentences?
1. Boy oh boy, that kid is insane!
2. Did you babysit last weekend?
3. Without your ID, the librarian will not let you check out.
1. present
2. past
3. future
**DOUBLE JEOPARDY**
What does it mean when you have a verb shift in a piece of writing?
the verbs throughout the text are not the same tense or participle
Identify the verb(s) and say that whether the verb is regular or irregular?
Rowing is not a sport offered in high school.
is/irregular
Identify the verb(s).
(this sentence has more than one)
When I listen to music, all my stress goes away.
listen / goes
Identify the verb(s).
She has been using that same excuse since kindergarten... -_-
has been using
What verb tense and principal are each of the verbs in the following sentences?
Example:
1. I seriously waited on you for forever!
2. I have given my all for every game.
3. I will buy new shoes this weekend.
4. I am loving these donuts!
1. past / past
2. past / past participle
3. future / present
4. present / present participle
For each of the sentences, tell whether there is a verb shift and correct the underlined and bolded verb if it does.
1. Is she painting your picture? It looked just like you.
2. I'm sorry I ate the grapes. They were delicious.
3. Poetry is a wonderful form of literature. I loved it.
4. Was that project due yesterday? I will forget it!
1. shift / looks
2. agrees
3. shift / love
4. shift / forgot
Identify the verb(s) and list all principle parts for the verbs in both sentences. (present, present participle, past, past participle)
Example: We ate ice cream last night.
verb = ate
present = eat(s)
present participle = is/am/are eating
past = ate
past participle = has/have/had eaten
Sentences:
1. My mom makes fantastic lasagna.
2. Your phone rang while you were in the restroom.
1. verb = makes
present = make(s)
present participle = is/am/are making
past = made
past participle = has/have/had made
2. verb = rang
present = ring(s)
present participle = is/am/are ringing
past = rang
past participle = has/have/had rung