Verb Identification Quiz
English multiple-choice grammar quiz about Verb Identification
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Choose the sentence that misuses a linking verb.
A. The child became angry.
B. She appears nervous.
C. He seems enjoys the attention.
D. That soup tastes great.
Which group contains only helping verbs?
A. am, is, are
B. could, should, would
C. run, jump, swim
D. taste, feel, look
What is the verb type in the sentence: “She might have finished her project early.”
A. Helping and Linking
B. Helping and Action
C. Linking only
D. Action only
Which of the following sentences uses an action verb?
A. The teacher was strict.
B. My brother is a soccer player.
C. I drove to school this morning.
D. She is feeling sad.
In the sentence, “The cake tasted delicious,” what kind of verb is “tasted”?
A. Action
B. Helping
C. Linking
D. Modal
In the sentence, “The baby seems tired,” what is the function of the verb “seems”?
A. Action
B. Helping
C. Linking
D. Main
What kind of verb is used in the sentence: “They were running late for class.”
A. Linking only
B. Helping and Action
C. Action only
D. Linking and Helping
Which sentence contains a linking verb?
A. She runs to the store.
B. The milk smells sour.
C. He built a sandcastle.
D. We played soccer.
Which of the following sentences shows a verb phrase with both helping and action verbs, and includes a time element?
A. They were excited for the game.
B. He has been playing guitar since 2020.
C. She feels cold.
D. I run every day.
Which of the following is a helping verb?
A. run
B. dance
C. have
D. smell
Which sentence contains only a linking verb?
A. I ran to the park.
B. The soup is cold.
C. She has danced before.
D. We might go later.
Which sentence best shows the verb “looked” used as a linking verb?
A. He looked through the window.
B. She looked surprised by the news.
C. They looked for the missing book.
D. I looked at the clock.
What verb type is used in this sentence: “The children will be playing in the backyard.”
A. Action only
B. Helping only
C. Linking and Action
D. Helping and Action
What type of verb is in this sentence: “She sings in the choir every Sunday.”
A. Helping
B. Linking
C. Action
D. Passive
Which sentence changes the verb “smelled” from linking to action?
A. The soup smelled delicious.
B. He smelled something burning in the kitchen.
C. It smelled like success.
D. The flowers smelled fresh.