Quiz & Worksheet - Verbs

Instructions:

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question 1 of 3

A verb is _____.

used to express an action, event or state of being

used to describe an action, object or event

used to compare actions or events

used to define an entity, concept or quality

Worksheet

Print What is a Verb? - Definition & Conjugation Worksheet

1. A verb that is joined with a helping verb is called :

an advisory verb
a conjunctive verb
a compound verb
a contextual verb

2. ''Clean up your room this minute!'' is an example of:

the imperative mood
the call to action
the declarative phrase
none of the answer choices

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

Delve into this interactive quiz and worksheet to help you check your understanding of this vital part of speech. While you read, think, and answer, remember that nothing can happen without verbs!

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

You will be tested on your understanding of:

Role of a verb
A verb joined with a helping verb
A speaker attitude portrayed in a command or direction
Definition of tense in language

Skills Practiced

Information recall - access the knowledge gained concerning verbs being joined with helping verbs
Defining key concepts - ensure that you can accurately define main phrases such as helping verb and tense
Reading comprehension - ensure that you draw the most important information from the related lesson about the use of verbs

Additional Learning

To learn more about verbs, review the following lesson. The objectives addressed include:

Understand the purpose of conjugation
Know how conjugation indicates point of view, number, tense, voice, or mood
Identify the three categories of point of view
Define verb tense, and identify six tenses of verbs in English
Differentiate between active voice and passive voice
Understand the indicative, imperative, and subjunctive moods
Synthesize your knowledge of verbs and conjugation to understand the function of verbs in communicating meaning in sentences

What is a Verb? - Definition & Conjugation