Verbs Test Review 2024

Which of the following is the definition/function of a verb? Choose all that apply.

• tells what the subject does
• expresses an action
• describes the subject
• expresses a state of being

What are the 2 kinds of action verbs?

• mental
• descriptive
• physical
• helping

These words are often used as helping verbs in a verb phrase, although they can be used as action verbs when they name what a subject owns or holds. Choose all that apply

• over
• has
• or
• have
• had

This type of verb always has a direct object.

• present tense
• transitive
• perfect tense
• intransitive

This type of verb does NOT have a direct object.

• action
• mental
• transitive
• intransitive

This word receives the action of the subject and answers the questions Who(m)? or What?

• transitive verb
• direct object
• predicate noun
• indirect object

This type of word answers the questions to whom? or for whom/what? an action is done and must always be in a sentence that has a direct object.

• transitive verb
• intransitive verb
• indirect object
• predicate noun

This type of verb connects the subject of the sentence with a word in the predicate that identifies or describes the subject.

• action verb
• transitive verb
• intransitive verb
• linking verb

Is the action verb in the following sentence mental or physical? American swimmer Mark Spitz achieved recognition for the United States.

• mental
• physical

Is the action verb in the following sentence mental or physical? He remembered the disappointment of the Mexico City games.

• mental
• physical