Grammar 2024 End of term quiz

Choose the list that contains linking verbs.

• am, is, wonder, was, were

• seem, am, is, are, was, jump

• moves, is, am, was

• am, is, are, was, were

Choose the sentence that contains an action verb:

• We ran quickly to school.

• We are busy at school.

• We were tired after the movie.

• We are ready for the holidays.

Choose the sentence that contains a linking verb:

• We created some amazing art.

• I think it might rain.

• The class was very noisy.

• We wonder if it will snow again.

Choose the sentence that contains an action verb:

• Some questions seem hard.

• We answered every question correctly.

• Students were too loud.

• We are the best fourth grade class! 

Match the correct definitions

• linking verbs

• a word used with a main verb to express the main verb's mood, tense, or voice

• action verbs

• A word that connects the subject to a noun or adjective.

• helping verbs

• a word that expresses action - it describes something you can do

Choose the action verb examples:

• run, jump, feel, laugh

• wonder, finish, describe, yell

• become, sit, stand, sing

• appear, seem, drive, walk

What is the helping verb in the following sentence? 
The train was having trouble with the engine when it slid onto the ice. 

• was

• with

• when

• it

What is the helping verb in this sentence...

My friend might come to my house Saturday.

• to

• might

• come

• my

True or False

The verb 'yawn' is an intransitive verb.

• true

• false

Answer explanation

A verb that does not require an object to make sense but makes complete sense by itself is called an intransitive verb.

eg. He tried to conceal his yawn behind his hand.

you don't need an object to yawn.

True of false

The verb 'hold' is an intransitive verb?

• true

• false

Answer explanation

A transitive verb 1) expresses an action and 2) has a direct object.

eg. Please hold my backpack

hold - (transitive verb)

backpack - (direct object).