Exercises Verbs

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1.4A Where the Boys Are (Verbs)
Underline the verb in each of the following sentences. Then on the line before each sentence,
write the first letter of the verb found in that sentence. Finally, write the twenty consecutive let-
ters on the lines below the last numbered item to identify the names of five boys.
1. Will he remember the name of the boys?

2. Yes, she understands your explanation.
3. Please shuffle the cards now.
4. Send the messenger to the principal’s office.
5. Juan jokes around most of the time.
6. You omitted several names of tonight’s program.
7. The scientists simulated the rocket’s path.
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8. Mrs. Simmons, our teacher, erased the board quickly.

9. The plant withered last week.
10. Coach Albers inspired us before the big football game last week.
11. The runner leaped with enthusiasm after her record-breaking performance.
12. They loved last night’s dance recital.
13. The cyclists pedaled through the mountains during the grueling segment of the
Tour de France.
14. He envies the other players.
15. I told you that earlier.
16. The artist etched the rough outline.
17. I forgot my jacket in the music room.
18. They easily recalled the unforgettable incident.
19. That game ended his hopes for a professional career.
20. Her parents decided that long ago.
The names of the five boys are , ,
, , and .
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Using Irregular Verbs in Simple Past Tense
1. For many verbs, the simple past tense does not end in –ed.
2. The simple past form of these verbs is irregular.
Note: The simple past form is the same for all persons:
Example: I saw the moon. You saw the moon. We saw the moon.
They saw the moon. He/she/it saw the moon.
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Directions: Write the correct form of the irregular verb in simple past tense.
Example: He __________ (to drink) the coffee.

He drank (to drink) the coffee.
1) The moon __________ (to come) out late last night.

2) Jessica __________ (to lose) her first tooth this morning.
3) My entire family __________ (to catch) the flu last winter.
4) The employees __________ (to do) a lot of work today.
5) The swimmers __________ (to hold) their breath and jumped in the water.
6) The baker __________ (to make) a cake for my birthday.
7) They __________ (to take) a picture of the mountain.
8) The teacher __________ (to teach) the students chemistry last year.
9) I __________ (to wear) my jacket to work yesterday.
10) We __________ (to go) to the zoo last weekend.
10) Tom __________ (to write) his family a letter.
12) I __________ (to see) a movie last night.
Directions: Now make your own sentences using irregular verbs in simple past tense.
1) _____________________________________________________________________
1) _____________________________________________________________________
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Using Irregular Verbs in Past Participle Form

1. For many verbs, the past participle form does not end in –ed.
2. The participle tense form of these verbs is irregular.
• Use the correct form of the helping verb “to be” and the past participle after the subject.
[subject] + [form of “to be”] + [past participle]
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Directions: Choose the correct form of the helping verb “to be”. Then write the correct form
of the verb in irregular past participle form.
Example: The water (am/are/is) __________ (to freeze).

The water (am/are/ is ) frozen (to freeze).
1) Her arm (am/are/is) __________ (to break).

2) The old man (am/are/is) __________ (to drink).
3) Our house key (am/are/is) __________ (to hide) in the bushes.
4) The employees (am/are/is) __________ (to do) with work today.
5) The snake bite (am/are/is) __________ (to swell).
6) The eighth page of my book (am/are/is) __________ (to tear).
7) A picture (was/were) __________ (to draw) on the chalkboard.
8) My bicycle (was/were) __________ (to steal) yesterday.
9) The milk (am/are/is) all __________ (to go).
10) All my children (am/are/is) full __________ (to grow).
11) The secret will be __________ (to know) by tomorrow morning.
12) Once I get back from the hike, my boots will be well __________ (to wear).
Directions: Now make your own sentences using irregular verbs in the past participle form.
1) _____________________________________________________________________
2) _____________________________________________________________________

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1.4A Where the Boys Are (Verbs)

1. Will he remember the name of the boys?

8. Mrs. Simmons, our teacher, erased the board quickly.

The names of the five boys are , ,

Using Irregular Verbs in Simple Past Tense

Example: He __________ (to drink) the coffee.

1) The moon __________ (to come) out late last night.

Using Irregular Verbs in Past Participle Form

Example: The water (am/are/is) __________ (to freeze).

1) Her arm (am/are/is) __________ (to break).

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