Midterm Quiz

What is the past tense of the verb "bite"?

What is the past participle of the verb "lend"?

Which of the following is an action verb?

• Be
• Run
• Seem
• Appear

The verb "smile" is an example of a(n) _____ verb.

• Action
• Linking
• Helping
• Transitive

Which of the following is a linking verb?

• Jump
• Read
• Appear
• Write

Which of he following sentences uses an action verb?

• She is happy.
• He runs every morning.
• They seem tired.
• It appears to be true.

The verb "grow" can be both an action verb and a linking verb. Which of the following sentences uses "grow" as a linking verb?

• The plant will grow in the garden.
• She will grow tired of waiting.
• The company will grow its business.
• The flowers grow in the greenhouse.

The verb "be" is a(n) ___ verb.

• Action
• Linking
• Helping
• Transitive

Which of the following is not a linking verb?

• Seem
• Appear
• Be
• Run

The verb "feel" can be both an action verb and a linking verb. Which of the following sentences uses "feel" as a linking verb?

• She feels the soft fabric.
• He feels happy today.
• They feel the warmth of the sun.
• The doctor feels the patient's pulse.