English 4 U

Grammar 

 Verb Definitions

Worksheets 1 - 17
Verbs General

Worksheets 18 - 28                                                          Agreement of Subject and Verb

Worksheets 29 - 33
Verb Tense

Worksheets 34 - 36
Participles and Auxiliary Verbs

Worksheets 37 - 38
Irregular Verbs

Worksheets 39 - 40
Forming and Using Verbs

VERBS
Verbs are words or groups of words that show what is happening. They are often called
“doing” or “action” words. Every sentence must have at least one verb or it is not a sentence.
Verbs often tell us about the actions people or things do or have done.
e.g. We swam across the lake.
Verbs often tell us about feelings that are being or have been felt.
e.g. We feel very excited.
Verbs may be about existing, being, appearing or becoming.
e.g. He appears to be very tired.
I am becoming very worried.
There are many ways of defining and classifying verbs - depending on how they are being used.

FINITE VERBS
A finite verb is a verb that has a subject. A finite verb can stand alone without a helping verb.
There must be a finite verb in every sentence.
These are examples of finite verbs.
He ran to the end of the road.
She rings her mother every Sunday.
Finite verbs are tied to the subject of the sentence, they must agree with the subject in person and number.

Number
Verbs can be either singular or plural. If the subject is singular, the verb must be singular. If
the subject is plural the verb must be plural.
For example:-
The boy rows the boat.
(Singular subject) (Singular Verb) (Object)
The boys row the boat.
(Plural subject) (Plural Verb) (Object)

Person
The subject of a sentence can either be first person (the person/s speaking), second person
(the person/s spoken to) or third person (the person/s spoken about). The verb must agree
with the subject.
For example:-
I was drinking. (First person)
You were drinking. (Second person)
She was drinking. (Third person)

Tense
The tense of a verb tells us the time the process or action occurred. Tense tells us whether
something is taking place now (present), has taken place (past) or will take place (future).
e.g. She attended the local primary school. (Past)
She attends secondary college. (Present)
She will attend university in the city. (Future)

NON-FINITE VERBS
Non-finite verbs cannot stand alone in a sentence. There are two kinds of non-finite verbs:-
infinitives and participles.
The infinitive: to go, to do, to see
The present participle: going, doing, seeing
The past participle: gone, done, seen

Infinitives
Infinitives usually have “to” in front of them. Infinitives can function as nouns, adverbs or adjectives.
These are examples of infinitives:-
To drive is essential. (Noun)
I have a house to paint. (Adjective)
It is time to go. (Adverb)

Participles
Participles are divided into present participles and past participles. Participles need an
auxiliary (helping) verb to make a complete verb.
These are examples of present and past participles.
I am walking over the bridge.
(“walking” is the present participle, “am” is the auxiliary verb)
I had walked over the bridge.
(“walked” is the past participle, “had” is the auxiliary verb)
Present participles can act as nouns and are called verbal nouns or gerunds. They can also act
as adjectives and are called verbal adjectives.
e.g. Hiking is an enjoyable pastime. (Verbal noun or gerund)
We went on a sailing holiday. (Verbal adjective)

REGULAR and IRREGULAR VERBS
Verbs divide into two main kinds :- regular or irregular.
Regular Verbs
The tenses of most verbs are formed in a regular way. Regular verbs obey the same rules as
hundreds of other verbs in forming their present and past tenses, and also in forming present and past participles.
The basic form of a verb is referred to as the “infinitive” with the word “to” in front of it.
e.g. to bake to try to laugh to appear to seem
Regular verbs obey the same rules when altered from the basic form.
Rule 1.
Regular verbs form the present tense by adding “-s” to the basic form when the person is the
third person singular (he, she, it).
e.g. He bakes the bread.
She appears to be very weary.
Rule 2.
Regular verbs form their past tense by adding “-ed” to the basic form. This rule applies to all
three persons of the past tense, both singular and plural. (Note: Verbs that end in “e” add only
“-d” and verbs that end in “-y” change the “-y” to “-i” and add “-ed”.)
e.g. He baked the cake.
She appeared to be very happy.

Rule 3.
Regular verbs form their participles in a uniform way.
The present participle is formed by adding “-ing” to the basic form of the verb.
e.g. I am baking the bread.
The past participle is formed by adding “-ed” to the basic form of the verb.
e.g. She had appeared afraid.

Irregular Verbs
Irregular verbs are those that form their tenses in an unusual way. The special forms that
irregular verbs take occur when they alter from the basic form of the verb because of person
and/or tense.
The only way to become familiar with the special forms the irregular verbs take is to take the
time to learn them.
Here are the altered forms of the following common irregular verbs.
Infinitive Present Tense Past Tense Past Participle
to be am, is, are was, were been
to go goes went gone
to arise arises arose arisen
to become becomes became become
to do does did done
to fly flies flew flown
to give gives gave given
to ring rings rang rung
to speak speaks spoke spoken
to write writes wrote written
to take takes took taken
to eat eats ate eaten
to forget forgets forgot forgotten
to wear wears wore worn
to know knows knew known

AUXILIARY VERBS
Auxiliary verbs are subordinate words that join with a verb to form a verb group or verb phrase.
e.g. Have you combed your hair today?
have (auxiliary verb) plus combed (main verb)
e.g. We are painting the fence.
are (auxiliary verb) plus painting (main verb)
The most common auxiliary verbs are:-
be am is are was were
being been have has had having
will would shall should can could
may might must do does did

 Worksheet 1.
VERBS (General)
Verbs are words or groups of words that show what is happening.
They are often called “action” or “doing” words. Every sentence must have a finite (complete) verb or it is not a sentence. These are examples of finite verbs in sentences.
e.g. We swim every morning. (Sentence)
The bus skidded off the road. (Sentence)
Kicking the ball on the roof. (Not a sentence - no finite verb)

Decide whether the following statements are sentences or not. Do they contain a finite verb?

1. We ride our bikes to school. …………………
(yes or no)
2. Under the big tree at the end of the oval. …………………
(yes or no)
3. I like strawberry ice-cream. …………………
(yes or no)
4. Beside the road near the bridge. …………………
(yes or no)
5. I know the correct answer. …………………
(yes or no)
6. I did it all by myself. …………………
(yes or no)
7. Around the corner near the bus stop. …………………
(yes or no)
8. The helicopter above our house. …………………
(yes or no)

 Worksheet 2.
Decide whether the following statements are sentences or not. Do they contain a finite verb?

1. The balloon burst. …………………
(yes or no)
2. I cooked the vegetables. …………………
(yes or no)
3. Never a dull moment. …………………
(yes or no)
4. We shared the sweets between us. …………………
(yes or no)
5. Hoping she would come. …………………
(yes or no)
6. I left the cinema to walk home. …………………
(yes or no)
7. Disappointed with the attendance. …………………
(yes or no)
8. We hurried inside. …………………
(yes or no)

 Worksheet 3.
These are examples of finite verbs in sentences.
e.g. We swim every morning.
The bus skidded off the road.

Choose a suitable verb to complete the sentences below.
reads swore kicks begged climbed slithered bent swam

1. The stranded travellers ………..……… for assistance.
2. The electrician ……..………… onto the roof.
3. The boys ………..……… across the river.
4. Jason …………..…… he would never go sky diving again.
5. The snake …………..…… under the sheet of tin.
6. The football player ………..……… well with either foot.
7. The strong wind …………..…… the clothes line.
8. Chloe ……..………… the newspaper every morning.

 Worksheet 4.
Choose a suitable verb to complete the sentences below.
shook bled fell flew played joined arrived cancelled

1. The building ………..……… during the blast.
2. The plane ……..………… above the rim of the crater.
3. The bus ………..……… on time.
4. The kitten …………..……with the ball of wool.
5. The two islands were …………..…… by a bridge.
6. His nose ………..……… for at least five minutes.
7. They …………..…… the carnival because of the rain.
8. The broken twig ……..………… from the tree.

 Worksheet 5.

Select a verb to match the subjects below.
writes serves designs drives cooks fights climbs flies
steals carves studies operates

Subject Verb
1. an engineer ……………………….
2. a soldier ……………………….
3. a chef ……………………….
4. a sculptor ……………………….
5. a surgeon ……………………….
6. a student ……………………….
7. an aviator ……………………….
8. a journalist ……………………….
9. a thief ……………………….
10. a butler ……………………….
11. a mountaineer ……………………….
12. a chauffeur ……………………….

 Worksheet 6.
Match the verbs in the box with their meanings below.
to suspect to skip to query to pester to loathe to ache to rush to injure to scowl to waddle to nudge to explode

Verb Meaning
1. ………………………. to feel a continuous dull pain
2. ………………………. to move quickly
3. ………………………. to jump from one foot to another
4. ………………………. to burst open violently
5. ………………………. to think something is likely to be true
6. ………………………. to push gently
7. ………………………. to frown when you are angry
8. ………………………. to annoy or bother someone
9. ………………………. to walk swaying from side to side
10. ………………………. to have a strong dislike of something
11. ………………………. to ask a question
12. ………………………. to damage part of your body

 Worksheet 7.

Match the verbs in the box with their meanings below.
to practise to puncture to guard to retain to forget to guide      to pinch to glow to appoint to reveal to recall to totter

Verb Meaning
1. ………………………. to walk in an unsteady way
2. ………………………. to keep something
3. ………………………. to protect something
4. ………………………. to lead someone in a particular direction
5. ………………………. to remember something
6. ………………………. to do something regularly to improve
7. ………………………. to make a small hole in something
8. ………………………. to shine with a dull, steady light
9. ………………………. to choose someone for a position
10. ………………………. to squeeze with your fingers
11. ………………………. to fail to remember something
12. ………………………. to uncover something

 Worksheet 8.
Select the verb in each sentence below and decide whether it
expresses an action, a feeling, a spoken action or a state of being.

1. The happy children chatted for hours.
…………………….. ……………………………
(verb) (action, feeling, spoken or being)
2. The kangaroo jumped the fence.
…………………….. ……………………………
(verb) (action, feeling, spoken or being)
3. The teacher asked for our attention.
…………………….. ……………………………
(verb) (action, feeling, spoken or being)
4. Sally is always in good spirits.
…………………….. ……………………………
(verb) (action, feeling, spoken or being)
5. Potters mould clay into different shapes.
…………………….. ……………………………
(verb) (action, feeling, spoken or being)
6. I dislike rude people.
…………………….. ……………………………
(verb) (action, feeling, spoken or being)

 Worksheet 9.
Select the verb in each sentence below and decide whether it
expresses an action, a feeling, a spoken action or a state of being.

1. Mum often worries about us.
…………………….. ……………………………
(verb) (action, feeling, spoken or being)
2. The boys rowed the boat across the lake.
…………………….. ……………………………
(verb) (action, feeling, spoken or being)
3. Patrick has some ambitious plans.
…………………….. ……………………………
(verb) (action, feeling, spoken or being)
4. Our dog often scratches itself.
…………………….. ……………………………
(verb) (action, feeling, spoken or being)
5. They are all happy now.
…………………….. ……………………………
(verb) (action, feeling, spoken or being)
6. The lifeguard shouted at the young surfers.
…………………….. ……………………………
(verb) (action, feeling, spoken or being)

 Worksheet 10.
Select the verb in each sentence below and decide whether it
expresses an action, a feeling, a spoken action or a state of being.

1. The waiter greeted the customers cheerfully.
…………………….. ……………………………
(verb) (action, feeling, spoken or being)
2. Laura likes her new hairstyle.
…………………….. ……………………………
(verb) (action, feeling, spoken or being)
3. Sarah threw the ball to me.
…………………….. ……………………………
(verb) (action, feeling, spoken or being)
4. The shoes were behind the chair.
…………………….. ……………………………
(verb) (action, feeling, spoken or being)
5. The coach yelled at the lazy players.
…………………….. ……………………………
(verb) (action, feeling, spoken or being)
6. A kid is a young goat.
…………………….. ……………………………
(verb) (action, feeling, spoken or being)

 Worksheet 11.
Match each action verb below with one  that has a similar meaning.
 hurry climb flatten make hack leap overpower entrap
 scribble pursue limp clap

1. hobble ……………….. 7. applaud………………..
2. capture ……………….. 8. chop ………………..
3. scale ……………….. 9. produce………………..
4. jump ……………….. 10. chase ………………..
5. scrawl ……………….. 11. crush ………………..
6. defeat ……………….. 12. rush ………………..

 Worksheet 12.

Rewrite the following sentences and replace the selected action verb  with a similar meaning.
hassled brushed slammed swerved quarrelled encircled

1. The trailer crashed into the rock wall.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
2. The champion was surrounded by fans.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
3. Mum swept the dust off the piano.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
4. The two neighbours had feuded for many years.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
5. The referee was badgered by the angry spectators.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
6. The truck veered to miss the wombat.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….

 Worksheet 13.
Rewrite the following sentences and replace the selected action verb with one with a similar meaning.
dashed leap bowed collapsed plummeted reeked

1. The paper plane plunged to the ground.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
2. The rotten fish stank for days.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
3. A frog can hop further than a rabbit.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
4. The exhausted walker slumped on the stretcher.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
5. The large fish bent the rod in half.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
6. The children charged out of the classroom.
………………………………………………...……….……………………

 Worksheet 14.
Match each spoken verb below with one in the box that
has a similar meaning.
yell query demand promise murmur beg giggle whimper
object snarl tattle predict

1. protest ……………….. 7. shout ………………..
2. chuckle ……………….. 8. sob ………………..
3. forecast ……………….. 9. growl ………………..
4. pledge ……………….. 10. plead ………………..
5. question……………….. 11. gossip ………………..
6. insist ……………….. 12. whisper………………..

 Worksheet 15.
Rewrite the following sentences and replace the selected spoken verbs with one with a similar meaning. 
gloated moaned squealed murmured welcomed warned

1. The young girl shrieked when she saw the snake.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
2. Mum greeted the visitors at the front door.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
3. The shy boy muttered his name.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
4. The lifeguard alerted the swimmers about the shark.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
5. The triumphant coach crowed about the win.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
6. The unhappy residents whined when the decision was announced.
………………………………………………...……….……………………
 

Worksheet 16.
Match each thinking or feeling verb below with one that has a similar meaning.
entertain humiliate worship understand like select lament appear
excite despise astound distrust

1. regret ……………….. 7. doubt ………………..
2. thrill ……………….. 8. amuse ………………..
3. enjoy ……………….. 9. comprehend………………..
4. amaze ……………….. 10. seem ………………..
5. choose ……………….. 11. hate ………………..
6. belittle ……………….. 12. idolize………………..

 Worksheet 17.
Rewrite the following sentences and replace the selected thinking or feeling verbs with one with a similar meaning below.
assumed considers shocked doubts comforted respects

1. The shoppers were alarmed at the price increases.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
2. Everyone admires emergency workers.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
3. The counsellor reassured the upset student.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
4. Our friends supposed that we would be there on time.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
5. The principal disbelieves his story.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
6. The judge contemplates all the facts before making a decision.
………………………………………………...……….……………………

 Worksheet 18.
Select the subject in the sentences below and state whether
it is singular or plural.

1. The whales swim in large numbers.
…………………….. ……………………………
(subject) (singular or plural)
2. The price is too high.
…………………….. ……………………………
(subject) (singular or plural)
3. The children need new shoes.
…………………….. ……………………………
(subject) (singular or plural)
4. The dog had five pups.
…………………….. ……………………………
(subject) (singular or plural)
5. They lived in the new brick house.
…………………….. ……………………………
(subject) (singular or plural)
6. Those are kept in good condition.
…………………….. ……………………………
(subject) (singular or plural)

 Worksheet 19.
Fill the spaces below with either a singular or plural verb.
Singular Plural

1. the tree ……………. the trees grow
2. the bird flies the birds …………….
3. the spectator cheers the spectators …………….
4. the glass ……………. the glasses break
5. the ball rolls the balls …………….
6. the chef ……………. the chefs cook
7. the diamond sparkles the diamonds …………….
8. the fire burns the fires …………….
9. the judge ……………. the judges decide
10. the baby cries the babies …………….
11. the clock ……………. the clocks chime
12. the girl ……………. the girls laugh

 Worksheet 20.
Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence below.
washes rides eat read ride reads wash eats

1. My sister ………..……… a piece of fruit for breakfast.
2. Cecily ……..………… her bike to tennis training.
3. The twins ………..……… their lunch too quickly.
4. Our teacher …………..……us a story on Thursday afternoons.
5. My dad …………..…… the car every weekend.
6. The cyclists ………..……… together on Sunday morning.
7. My parents …………..…… the newspaper every morning.
8. My grandparents ……..………… their car regularly.

 Worksheet 21.
Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentences below.

1. Mark ……...………. his homework every night.
(does, do)
2. The truck ……...………. sixteen wheels.
(has, have)
3. The cakes …...……..…. delicious.
(was, were)
4. The wattle trees ….……....…. in blossom.
(is, are)
5. The kittens …….…….…. blue eyes.
(has, have)
6. Samantha ………..……. hoping to be chosen.
(is, are)
7. The boys …………..….. their best to please the teacher.
(does, do)
8. The drinking water ……..….……. polluted.
(was, were)

 Worksheet 22.
Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentences below.

1. The holiday ……...………. the day before my birthday.
(was, were)
2. All the houses ……...………. damaged roofs.
(has, have)
3. Michael …...……..…. help when he is asked.
(does, do)
4. Sandy soil ….……....…. easy to dig.
(is, are)
5. The young birds …….…….…. ready to leave the nest.
(was, were)
6. A pentagon ………..……. five sides.
(has, have)
7. These shoes …………..….. too tight.
(is, are)
8. The friends ……..….……. help each other.
(does, do)

 Worksheet 23.
Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentences below.

1. The thieves ……...………. difficult to catch.
(is, are)
2. The litter of puppies ……...………. soon sold.
(was, were)
3. The dolphins …...……..…. left the bay.
(has, have)
4. The team of athletes ….……....…. disappointed with the loss.
(is, are)
5. The gang of thieves …….…….…. difficult to catch.
(is, are)
6. The puppies ………..……. soon sold.
(was, were)
7. The athletes …………..….. disappointed with the loss.
(is, are)
8. The school of dolphins ……..….……. left the bay.
(has, have)

 Worksheet 24.
Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentences below.

1. A car and a truck ……...………. parked in the driveway.
(was, were)
2. Neither Hayley nor Emily ……...………. rap music.
(likes, like)
3. Potatoes and peas …...……..… my favourite vegetables.
(is, are)
4. Red and blue ….……....…. two of the primary colours.
(is, are)
5. Coffee or tea …….…….…. available.
(was, were)
6. Neither Wendy nor Cecily ………..……. has seen the movie.
(has, have)
7. Matt and Damon …………..….. good friends.
(was, were)
8. Either Liam or Stephanie ……..….……. telling the truth.
(is, are)

 Worksheet 25.
Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentences below.

1. ……...………. was washing the car.
(he, they)
2. Why isn’t ……...………. here yet?
(they, she)
3. …...……..… is happy to wait to the end.
(I, he)
4. ….……....…. has a bad cold.
(she, I)
5. …….…….…. have only one chance left.
(he, you)
6. ………..……. does not work like that.
(it, they)
7. …………..….. am sorry to hear you are not well.
(she, I)
8. I’m afraid ……..….……. aren’t here yet.
(they, it)

 Worksheet 26.
Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentences below.

1. Each of the boys ……...………. a trophy.
(receives, receive)
2. Nothing ……...………. left in the cupboard.
(were, was)
3. Every plant …...……..… in hot weather.
(wilts, wilt)
4. Everybody ….……....…. the new building.
(like, likes)
5. Nobody …….…….…. in the old house anymore.
(lives, live)
6. Neither of the babies ………..……. to be awake.
(seem, seems)
7. Every player …………..….. the coach.
(support, supports)
8. Nobody ……..….……. a sound when the principal speaks.
(makes, make)

 Worksheet 27.
Rewrite the following sentences and correct the mistakes in subject and verb agreement by including the correct verb form.

1. They doesn’t know any better.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
2. Each of the chairs have a broken leg.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
3. She don’t argue with me anymore.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
4. Two metres of carpet were needed to finish the job.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
5. You was lucky you didn’t get caught.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
6. Somebody were responsible for this mess.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
7. We does a lot of study for tests.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
8. None of the team were ready to quit.
………………………………………………...……….……………………

Worksheet 28.
Rewrite the following sentences and correct the mistakes in subject and verb agreement by including the correct verb form.

1. The pride of lions keep to itself.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
2. Twenty years are a long time.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
3. Red and black is my favourite colours.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
4. Some of the dogs is barking.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
5. The team of investigators were fired.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
6. Each of the times were inconvenient.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
7. All of the workers is hoping for a pay rise.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
8. A fleet of yachts were in the bay.
………………………………………………...……….……………………

 Worksheet 29.
Decide whether the selected verb/s is used in the present,
past or future tense.

1. The windows need a good wash. …………………
(present, past or future)
2. The truck crushed the motorbike. …………………
(present, past or future)
3. This jacket fits perfectly. …………………
((present, past or future)
4. The radio station will ring if you win. …………………
(present, past or future)
5. They rested after the long walk. …………………
(present, past or future)
6. I will speak to her later. …………………
(present, past or future)
7. Our teacher tested our spelling yesterday. …………………
(present, past or future)
8. I will open the shop if the need arises. …………………
(present, past or future)

 Worksheet 30.
Select the correct verb tense to complete the sentences below.
climbed prepare will listen prepared listen listened
will climb climb will prepare

1. I ………..……… the stairs every day.
2. I ……..………… to the instructions more carefully next time.
3. I ………..……… my own lunch every day.
4. I …………..……to the news every morning.
5. I …………..…… the stairs yesterday.
6. I ………..……… my lunch tomorrow morning.
7. I …………..…… the stairs from now on.
8. I ……..………… my lunch last night.
9. I ……..………… to her complaints all of last week.

 Worksheet 31.
Form the past tense of these verbs by adding “-ed”.

Present Tense Past Tense
1. plead + ed = …………….……
2. beg + ed = …………….……
3. appeal + ed = …………….……
4. reply + ed = …………….……
5. stagger + ed = …………….……
6. trot + ed = …………….……
7. look + ed = …………….……
8. prefer + ed = …………….……
9. cry + ed = …………….……
10. fold + ed = …………….……
11. trim + ed = …………….……
12. display + ed = …………….……

 Worksheet 32.
Most verbs form the past tense of the verb by adding “-ed”.
Some verbs simply add “-ed” or “-d” if the end in “e”
e.g. greet + ed = greeted cease + d = ceased
Some verbs double the final consonant then add “-ed”
e.g. fit + ed = fitted
Some verbs change the “y” to “i” then add “-ed”, others just add “-ed” e.g. deny + ed = denied play + ed = played

Form the past tense of these verbs by adding “-ed”.
Present Tense Past Tense

1. hurry + ed = …………….……
2. bump + ed = …………….……
3. slog + ed = …………….……
5. insist + ed = …………….……
5. try + ed = …………….……
6. laugh + ed = …………….……
7. tug + ed = …………….……
8. rot + ed = …………….……
9. grumble + ed = …………….……
10. copy + ed = …………….……
11. call + ed = …………….……
12. abhor + ed = …………….……

 Worksheet 33.
Rewrite the following sentences, changing the verb to the tense given in brackets.

1. There are eight people at the bus stop. [past]
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
2. The successful coach bragged about the win. [future]
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
3. We will wait until nightfall. [past]
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
4. The jacket fits her perfectly. [future]
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
5. My uncle worked for the council. [present]
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
6. The business struggles in winter time. [future]
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
7. The flag flutters in the light breeze. [past]
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
8. The concerts were very popular. [present]
………………………………………………...……….……………………

 Worksheet 34.
VERBS (Participles and Auxiliary Verbs)
Participles are a form of the main verb that need to be combined with an auxiliary (helping) verb to make a complete verb. There are two types of participles – present and past.
e.g. The dog is attacking the postman.
(Subject) (Auxiliary Verb) (Present Participle) (Object)
The postman had been attacked by the dog.
(Subject) (Auxiliary Verbs) (Past Participle) (Object)

Select the auxiliary verbs and the participles in the sentences below.

1. Brooke is standing next to the heater.
……………….. ……..………… ………………….
(auxiliary verb) (participle) (present or past)
2. The view was blocked by the large truck.
……………….. ……..………… ………………….
(auxiliary verb) (participle) (present or past)
3. The cat had hidden under the house.
……………….. ……..………… ………………….
(auxiliary verb) (participle) (present or past)
4. The visitors were quickly moved to the next room.
……………….. ……..………… ………………….
(auxiliary verb) (participle) (present or past)
5. Simon is chewing on a lamb bone.
……………….. ……..………… ………………….
(auxiliary verb) (participle) (present or past)
6. The coach was desperately trying new moves.
……………….. ……..………… ………………….
(auxiliary verb) (participle) (present or past)
Name: ………………………….….…….. Date: ……….….

Worksheet 35
VERBS (Participles and Auxiliary Verbs)
For regular verbs the present participle is formed by adding “-ing”.
e.g. cook – cooking hug – hugging solve - solving
For regular verbs the past participle is formed by adding “-ed”.
e.g. cook – cooked hug – hugged solve - solved

Complete the table of regular verbs below.

Verb Present Participle Past Participle

1. to swallow …………………… …………………...
2. to chew …………………… …………………...
3. to knock …………………… …………………...
4. to fold …………………… …………………...
5. to grill …………………… …………………...
6. to bounce …………………… …………………...
7. to snip …………………… …………………...
8. to chop …………………… …………………...
9. to crawl …………………… …………………...
10. to dance …………………… …………………...
11. to toast …………………… …………………...
12. to crunch …………………… …………………...

 Worksheet 36.
VERBS (Participles and Auxiliary Verbs)
Participles are a form of the main verb that need to be combined with an auxiliary (helping) verb to make a complete verb. There are two types of participles – present and past.e.g. The dog is attacking the postman.
(Subject) (Auxiliary Verb) (Present Participle) (Object)
The postman had been attacked by the dog.
(Subject) (Auxiliary Verbs) (Past Participle) (Object)

Select the best participle to complete the sentences below.
surprised begging blocking cooking
cooked blocked surprising begged

1. Mum had ………..……… the cake last night.
2. The entrance had been ……..………… by a large vehicle.
3. The student had ………..……… for more time.
4. The organizers had been …………..……by the huge numbers.
5. Security officials are …………..…… the doorway.
6. The chef is ………..……… a four course meal.
7. It is …………..…… that this wasn’t noticed before.
8. The dog is ……..………… for scraps of food.

 Worksheet 37.

Irregular Verbs

Select the correct verb to complete the sentences below.
been went did are gone was done am

1. The festival ………..……… better than previous years.
2. Emily and Tess ……..………… great friends.
3. Melanie has ………..……… home for over an hour.
4. The boys have …………..…… cycling.
5. Nathan admitted he had …………..…… it too quickly.
6. I ………..……… very happy to give you a hand.
7. If he …………..…… it he should pay for it.
8. Dad ……..………… back to the car to get his sunglasses.

 Worksheet 38.
VERBS (Irregular Verbs)
Irregular verbs do not follow the rules like regular verbs. They do not form the past tense or past participle by simply adding “-ed”. The past tense and past participle forms of irregular verbs need to be learned.
e.g. Verb Past Tense Past Participle
to speak spoke spoken
to begin began begun
to break broke broken

Complete the table of irregular verbs below.
Verb Past Tense Past Participle

1. to take …………………… …………………...
2. to ring …………………… …………………...
3. to give …………………… …………………...
4. to bring …………………… …………………...
5. to throw …………………… …………………...
6. to fly …………………… …………………...
7. to spin …………………… …………………...
8. to catch …………………… …………………...
9. to wake …………………… …………………...
10. to steal …………………… …………………...
11. to drive …………………… …………………...
12. to eat …………………… …………………...

 Worksheet 39.
VERBS (Forming and Using Verbs)
When using verbs in sentences it is important to select the correct form of the verb as regards number and tense.
e.g. pure – purify beauty - beautify
hard – harden light - lighten

Form verbs from the nouns or adjectives by adding “-ify” or “-en”.

1. sharp ……………….. 9. deaf ………………..
2. fresh ……………….. 10. fort ………………..
3. fat ……………….. 11. wide ………………..
4. terror ……………….. 12. black ………………..
5. ripe ……………….. 13. red ………………..
6. horror ……………….. 14. weak ………………..
7. thick ……………….. 15. class ………………..
8. bright ……………….. 16. glory ………………..

 Worksheet 40.
Rewrite the following sentences using the correct form of the verb.

1. The dog had (to hide) under the shed.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
2. They came out of the house once the fire had (to pass).
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
3. I (to buy) my lunch at the canteen yesterday.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
4. The mouse is (to creep) across the carpet.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
5. Another world record has been (to break).
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
6. The sheep were (to shear) yesterday.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
7. The real estate agent (to show) us the house last week.
………………………………………………...……….……………………………….
8. The friends had not (to speak) since the argument.
………………………………………………...……….…………