Verb Types and Tenses Quiz

What type of verb shows mental actions as well as visible actions?

• Linking verbs

• Action verbs

• Modal verbs

• Helping verbs

Which of the following is an example of a linking verb?

• He runs fast.

• I can swim.

• She is happy.

• They will play.

What is the base form of the verb for 'sang'?

• Sing

• Sang

• Sings

• Sung

Which of the following is a helping verb?

• Am

• Run

• Jump

• Think

What tense is used to describe an action that is ongoing?

• Simple Past

• Present Perfect

• Present Progressive

• Future Perfect

Which of the following sentences uses the past perfect tense?

• I had finished my homework before dinner.

• He plays soccer every weekend.

• She is reading a book.

• They will go to the park.

What is the present participle form of 'help'?

• Helping

• Helped

• Help

• Helps

Which of the following is an example of a simple future tense?

• I had eaten dinner.

• I will eat dinner.

• I am eating dinner.

• I have eaten dinner.

What is the past participle form of 'give'?

• Gave

• Given

• Giving

• Gives

Which verb tense describes an action that will be completed at some point in the future?

• Simple Future

• Past Perfect

• Future Perfect

• Present Perfect