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Verbs & Tense

Grade 1 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-FFYWNK-1AV2

Four children and a teacher collaborate with blocks, patterns, and a notebook.
1.

Identify the action word: The storm shakes the old windows violently.

2.

Identify the action word: The scientist records the unusual result precisely.

3.

Identify the action word: Maya carries the red basket carefully.

4.

Identify the action word: Jon opens the heavy door slowly.

5.

Identify the action word: Lena paints the bright sign neatly.

6.

Identify the action word: Eli presents the detailed report confidently.

7.

Identify the action word: Carlos reads the long chapter quietly.

8.

Identify the action word: Nora solves the difficult puzzle patiently.

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. Identify the action word: The storm shakes the old windows violently.shakes
  2. Identify the action word: The scientist records the unusual result precisely.records
  3. Identify the action word: Maya carries the red basket carefully.carries
  4. Identify the action word: Jon opens the heavy door slowly.opens
  5. Identify the action word: Lena paints the bright sign neatly.paints
  6. Identify the action word: Eli presents the detailed report confidently.presents
  7. Identify the action word: Carlos reads the long chapter quietly.reads
  8. Identify the action word: Nora solves the difficult puzzle patiently.solves

Worked example

Locate the action or state and check when it occurs.

Common mistake

Changing tense in the middle of a sentence without a time shift.

Helpful hint

Look for time words before choosing the verb form.