Quiz for Lessons 1-5

Parts of Speech - Verbs

Instructions: List the verbs or verb phrases in the sentences, and tell whether they are action verbs or linking verbs. For extra credit, find the helping verbs.

1. Jim plays basketball.

Jim plays basketball.
-- action verb

2. They will return on the airplane.

They will return on the airplane.
-- action verbs
will - helping verb
return - main verb

3. Badger is a funny dog.

Badger is a funny dog.
-- linking verb

4. I have been here a long time.

I have been here a long time.
-- linking verbs
have - helping verb
been - main verb

5. I should have been playing the drum.

I should have been playing the drum.
-- action verbs
should have been - helping verbs
playing - main verb

6. Go home.

Go home.
-- action verb

Hint: The last verb in a verb phrase is always the main verb.

Related links: Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5