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Verbs-Pre-Test



True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

B.9 “The kids gave the charity money.”

The verb in this sentence is in present tense.
 

 2. 

B.9 “The boxer hit hard.”

The verb in the sentence is in the future tense.
 

 3. 

B.9 “The linebacker tackles the running back.”

The verb in the sentence is in the past tense.
 

 4. 

B.9 “You will win the game.”

The verb in this sentence is in the present tense.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 5. 

B.9 “verbs-pre-test_files/i0070000.jpgThe woman went to the store to find a dresser. verbs-pre-test_files/i0070001.jpgShe searched and searched until she came upon the dresser that made her heart skip. verbs-pre-test_files/i0070002.jpgShe then rushed to the cashier with her money in hand to purchase her dream dresser.”

What is the verb in sentence 2?
a.
searched
d.
dresser
b.
until
e.
Both A and C
c.
came
 

 6. 

B.9 “verbs-pre-test_files/i0080000.jpgThe woman went to the store to find a dresser. verbs-pre-test_files/i0080001.jpgShe searched and searched until she came upon the dresser that made her heart skip. verbs-pre-test_files/i0080002.jpgShe then rushed to the cashier with her money in hand and purchased her dream dresser.”

What is the verb in sentence 3?
a.
then
c.
purchased
b.
rushed
d.
Both B and C
 

 7. 

B.9 “verbs-pre-test_files/i0090000.jpgWhen the owner finally left the room the dog jumped on the couch. verbs-pre-test_files/i0090001.jpgAfter some time had passed the dog fell asleep. verbs-pre-test_files/i0090002.jpgThe dog was suddenly woken up to the sounds of an angry owner.”

What is the verb in sentence 2?
a.
passed
c.
some
b.
fell
d.
Both A and B
 

 8. 

B.9 “Zach questioned his partner as sweat dripped onto the bomb.”

What is the verb in this sentence
a.
questioned
d.
bomb
b.
as
e.
Both A and C
c.
dripped
 

 9. 

B.9 “His large muscles ached under the pressure of failure.”

What is the verb in this sentence?
a.
ached
d.
under
b.
pressure
e.
All of the above
c.
failure
 

 10. 

B.9 “verbs-pre-test_files/i0120000.jpgThe dog walked through the park. verbs-pre-test_files/i0120001.jpgHe looked around and sniffed the trees. verbs-pre-test_files/i0120002.jpgHe walked back home and went to sleep.”

What is the verb in sentence 1?
a.