DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the action verb or verb phrase in each sentence. (10 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one or two words in each box for your answer.
2. If there is one, identify the direct object in each sentence.
If there is not one, write “NONE” in the box. (10 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer.
3. Identify if the action verb is transitive or intransitive. (10 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
Verb/Phrase: The baby cried loudly.
Direct Object: The baby cried loudly.
Verb Type: The baby cried loudly.
Verb/Phrase: Marta finished early.
Direct Object: Marta finished early.
Verb Type: Marta finished early.
Verb/Phrase: We climbed three flights.
Direct Object: We climbed three flights.
Verb Type: We climbed three flights.
Verb/Phrase: Carly sings better than I do.
Direct Object: Carly sings better than I do.
Verb Type: Carly sings better than I do.
Verb/Phrase: My brother pedaled his bike down the sidewalk.
Direct Object: My brother pedaled his bike down the sidewalk.
Verb Type: My brother pedaled his bike down the sidewalk.
Verb/Phrase: The peanut butter cookies burned.
Direct Object: The peanut butter cookies burned.
Verb Type: The peanut butter cookies burned.
Verb/Phrase: My aunt called me yesterday.
Direct Object: My aunt called me yesterday.
Verb Type: My aunt called me yesterday.
Verb/Phrase: The pet store opened late.
Direct Object: The pet store opened late.
Verb Type: The pet store opened late.
Verb/Phrase: Peter’s goldfish eats in the morning.
Direct Object: Peter’s goldfish eats in the morning.
Verb Type: Peter’s goldfish eats in the morning.
Verb/Phrase: Jen sank the ball through the hoop.
Direct Object: Jen sank the ball through the hoop.
Verb Type: Jen sank the ball through the hoop.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Complete each sentence with the correct tense of the verb in parentheses. (10 points)
*Select one from the multiple options provided.
*Look carefully at which rule the sentence is asking for and which word is underlined.
Before James W.C. Pennington left Maryland, he ___________________________________ the blacksmith trade. (learn)
Rule #1
In 1849 Pennington wrote The Fugitive Blacksmith, which ___________________________________ about his
own experiences. (be)
Rule #1
He will become a great speaker, and ___________________________________ before dignitaries in Europe.
(speak)
Rule #2
James Forten was fourteen years old when he ___________________________________ the navy. (join)
Rule #1
While he was in the navy, he ___________________________________ a device to handle ship sails. (invent)
Rule #1
One famous African American female abolitionist was Harriet Tubman, who
___________________________________ the “conductor” of the Underground Railroad. (be)
Rule #1
She grew up a slave in Maryland, where she ___________________________________ with a supervisor to save
a fellow slave from punishment. (interfere)
Rule #1
The supervisor had hit Harriet in the head and ___________________________________ her skull. (fracture)
Rule #2
In 1844 she married John Tubman, who ___________________________________ his freedom earlier. (gain)
Rule #2
She escaped from slavery five years later and ___________________________________ to Philadelphia
through the Underground Railroad. (go)
Rule #1
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify which mood the underlined verb is written in. (12 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
*There are EXACTLY four of each type.
If I were able, I would certainly attend the gathering.
I suggest she read this new novel by my favorite author.
Your new mower saves you a lot of time, Ray.
Angie saw that movie about the rainforest.
Try to write him a letter, Matt; he wrote one to you.
It is crucial that you be here for the reception, Alsonso.
Place these books back on the shelf where they belong, Anna.
Axel wishes he were more fluent in English than he actually is.
The children played happily on the swings in the park.
Display your handiwork, Martha.
Marcus, please direct the glider with a steady hand.
Buy one for your little brother, Edith.