#1
Which sentence contains a verb in the past perfect tense?
They have eaten dinner before the movie started.
ExplanationPast perfect tense indicates an action completed before another past action.
#2
Which sentence contains a gerund?
Running is good exercise.
ExplanationA gerund is a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun.
#3
Which sentence contains a modal verb?
They might arrive late to the party.
ExplanationModal verbs express possibility, necessity, or permission.
#4
What is the past tense form of the verb 'eat'?
ate
ExplanationPast tense indicates actions that occurred in the past.
#5
Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The sun rises in the east.'
rises
ExplanationThe verb indicates an action or state of being.
#6
Which sentence contains a transitive verb?
He laughed at the joke.
ExplanationTransitive verbs take a direct object.
#7
Which sentence contains an infinitive verb phrase?
He likes to swim in the ocean.
ExplanationAn infinitive phrase includes the base form of a verb preceded by 'to.'
#8
What is the base form of the verb in the sentence: 'They had been sleeping for hours'?
sleep
ExplanationBase form of a verb is its simplest form, usually used in dictionary definitions.
#9
Identify the main verb in the sentence: 'She has been cooking dinner for hours.'
cooking
ExplanationThe main verb carries the primary meaning in a sentence.
#10
What is the past participle form of the verb 'write'?
written
ExplanationPast participle is a form of a verb typically used in perfect tenses.
#11
What is the present participle form of the verb 'run'?
running
ExplanationPresent participle ends in -ing and is used in progressive forms.
#12
Which sentence contains a linking verb?
She seems happy today.
ExplanationLinking verbs connect the subject to the subject complement.
#13
Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'The students have been studying diligently for their exams.'
have been studying
ExplanationA verb phrase consists of a main verb and auxiliary verbs.
#14
Which sentence contains a phrasal verb?
He looked up the word in the dictionary.
ExplanationPhrasal verbs consist of a main verb and one or more particles.
#15
Identify the auxiliary verb in the sentence: 'You should have told me earlier.'
have
ExplanationAuxiliary verbs help to form verb phrases, express tense, mood, or voice.
#16
Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'I have been waiting for you.'
have been waiting
ExplanationA verb phrase consists of a main verb and auxiliary verbs.
#17
Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'They had been working on the project all night.'
working
ExplanationA verb phrase consists of a main verb and auxiliary verbs.
#18
Identify the auxiliary verb in the sentence: 'They could have finished the project earlier.'
have
ExplanationAuxiliary verbs help to form verb phrases, express tense, mood, or voice.