5th Grade Grammar Unit 1

Which sentence contains an action verb?

• The mountain was a volcano long ago.

• Geologists were studying the region.

• Earthquakes are rare in this state.

• A small earthquake shook the area.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which sentence contains a state-of-being verb?

• Our boat is beside the dock near the end.

• Two people rowed the boat to the island.

• Some happy children swam in the lake.

• Plants grow at the far end of the lake near the shore.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In which sentence is the verb phrase underlined?

• The workers will repair the broken water pipe today.

• The workers will repair the broken water pipe today.

• The workers will repair the broken water pipe today.

• The workers will repair the broken water pipe today.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which sentence contains a verb in the active voice?

• The wood was carried by a helper to the workshop.

• On the shelf were some pieces of scrap lumber.

• The carpenter cut the board into thin strips.

• Each strip was handled carefully by the carpenter.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which sentence contains a verb in the past tense?

• The children play in the park every day.

• The teacher explains the lesson clearly.

• The dog barked loudly at the stranger.

• The sun rises in the east.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which sentence contains a helping verb?

• The cat sleeps on the windowsill.

• The students have completed their homework.

• The flowers bloom in spring.

• The wind blows gently.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which sentence contains a verb in the future tense?

• The birds sing in the morning.

• The rain will stop by evening.

• The leaves fall in autumn.

• The stars shine brightly at night.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which sentence contains a linking verb?

• The cake tastes delicious.

• The dog chased the ball.

• The children laughed loudly.

• The car raced down the street.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which sentence contains a verb in the present continuous tense?

• The baby sleeps peacefully.

• The students are studying for the test.

• The sun sets in the west.

• The flowers bloom beautifully.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which sentence contains a verb in the passive voice?

• The book was read by the entire class.

• The teacher explains the rules clearly.

• The dog chased the cat.

• The children play in the garden.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept