K:\Worksheets\Verbs and Verbals.wpd, Exercises of English Literature

Download K:\Worksheets\Verbs and Verbals.wpd and more Exercises English Literature in PDF only on Docsity! Verbs and Verbals A verb is a word that expresses action or state of being. Every English sentence must contain at least one verb. No verb = no sentence. Directions: Underline the verb(s) in the following sentences. Tell whether each one expresses action or state of being. ____________________ 1. A canary flew through the window. ____________________ 2. Alfred is a scientist. ____________________ 3. Are the Millers from Canada? ____________________ 4. Su-Jin plays the cello. ____________________ 5. The cat jumped onto the fence. ____________________ 6. That cake tastes good. ____________________ 7. The boys are playing in the park. ____________________ 8. Did you do your homework? ____________________ 9. Min-Ho wasn’t at school yesterday. ____________________ 10. I haven’t eaten dinner yet. ____________________ 11. Those roses look beautiful. ____________________ 12. Joon-Gu was an elementary school student in January, but is a middle school student now. A verbal looks like a verb, but functions as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb in a sentence. Examples: 1. Swimming is fun. (Verbal º noun) 2. Tom goes to the beach to swim. (Verbal º adverb) 3. Sue is in the swimming pool. (Verbal º adjective) Directions: Underline the verbal phrases in the following sentences. 1. Playing the guitar is a lot of fun. 2. We went to the department store to buy some new clothes. 3. Min-Hui has started taking piano lessons again. 4. Did you remember to do your homework? 5. I need a new pair of running shoes.