Verb Exercises

Verbs are fundamental elements of English grammar, serving as the core of sentences by expressing actions, states, or occurrences. A verb is a word that signifies an action (like "run" or "write"), a state of being (such as "is" or "seem"), or a process (like "become" or "grow"). In any sentence, the verb links the subject to the action or state described, thus playing an important role in conveying the intended meaning. Understanding verbs is essential for constructing clear and grammatically correct sentences, making them a key focus in understanding English grammar.

Verb Questions and Answers for Kids

Hey! Hey! Ho! It is a wonderful day! I am dancing, I am jumping, I am working with joy, I am doing this, that, and so on….Yaay! Isn’t it sounding funny today that I am “doing” “doing” “doing” “doing” something on this chilly day? Wow, Am I using the “Doing” word continuously but why? Well, I do have a reason, uhhhhhh! What is that reason?

Actually, “Doing” is an activity that I am doing in the form of dancing, jumping, and working, and all these are “verbs” in the English language.

Do you want to know more about verbs? So, let us start with a very interesting story about A few bee friends who made friends in a forest. You will also find a verb exercise to understand this topic well.

A Story of Bees - Is, Am, Are | Looking for Friends in a Forest

In a family, there were three-member bees named “is”, “am”, and “are.” One day, the three were sad, as these siblings were bored and were looking for some company and they did not find any, as it was a winter season and everyone was at home.

So, what “is, am, are” did? Well, father and mother named “was” and “were, respectively” went on to call some more bees to join their kids.

Do you know what happened next? Well, three more bees named “He, She, Is, It, We They” joined the company of “is, am, are.” So, interesting isn’t it?

Seeing “She, He, It, Is, We, They” going to meet “is, am, are”, Are wanted to be friends with “We, and They.”

Then we noticed that “Am” was a very soft-hearted and shy bee, so “Am” became friends with “I”.

Father “Was” and Mother “Were” were blessed to see their kids “is, am, are” happy. They decided to have friends too!

While searching for friends, Father “was” became friends with “He, She, It”. However, Mother “were” became friends with “we and they.”

So, the above story of friendship between bees shows how Verbs “is, am, are, we, they, was, were, he, she, it, is” are used in an English sentence.

Various Forms of Verbs | Present, Past, and Future

Here, we will go through some forms of verbs as a verb exercise. Like, I say, I am dancing, I will dance or I danced, so there is a difference.

• I am dancing - Talking about the present

• I will dance - Talking about the future

• I danced - Talking about the past

Now, let us go through some verbs exercises with answers below:

Verbs Worksheet With Answers

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of verb provided in the bracket.

1. She _______ (want) to participate in the competition.

2. Sheena _______ (go) to market last week.

3. Lalita _______ (weep) loudly on her cousin’s demise.

4. We have ______ (complete) our task just now.

5. Rama_______ (be) a teacher.

6. Monika has _______ (bring) a new scooter.

7. Nimita had ______ (reach) the airport by 8 O’clock.

8. They _____ (pass) Class 8 in 2008.

9. Samaira was kitting when I ______ (go) to the office.

10. Riya had already ______ (arrive) when Kritika ______ (reach) there.

11. She will ______ (pass) the examination this year.

12. They _______ (be) students.

13. It has just _____ (rain).

14. Neha _____ (draw) it very beautifully.

15. The cop_______ (catch) the thieves very bravely.

16. Firoz _____ (has) her breakfast. Then he ______ (leave) for meeting.

17. We sometimes ______ (watch) movies.

18. Ritisha ______ (meet) his friends last year.

19. Rain ______ (be) the significant source of water.

20. Her boss ______ (fall) asleep while she was giving a presentation.

So, the above verb questions have the following answers:

1. Wants

2. Went

3. Wept

4. Completed

5. Is

6. Brought

7. Reached

8. Passed

9. Went

10. Arrived, reached

11. Pass

12. Are

13. Rained

14. Drew

15. Caught

16. Had, left

17. Watch

18. Met

19. Is

20. Fell

Questioning Verbs - Examples

Auxiliary verbs or the ‘helping verbs' are” “are, be, do, and have”. These kinds of verbs are used with the main verb in a sentence to make questions, negative statements, passives, and tenses. We call these verbs questioning verbs.

In this question, "Do you like to visit various continents?" Here, “do” is the auxiliary verb, like is the main verb, which pertains to the questioning verb.

A few examples:

1. Are they going now?
   Questioning Verb: Are
   Explanation: The auxiliary verb "are" is used to form the present continuous tense question.

2. Has he done his work?
   Questioning Verb: Has
   Explanation: The auxiliary verb "has" is used to form the present perfect tense question.

3. What is happening right now?
   Questioning Verb: Is
   Explanation: The auxiliary verb "is" is used to form the present continuous tense question.

4. Do you speak French?
   Questioning Verb: Do
   Explanation: The auxiliary verb "do" is used to form the simple present tense question.

So, this was the list of verb exercises with answers, which will help you understand the concept of verbs more thoroughly.

Now, let us go through some FAQs on Verb Questions and Answers.

Test your Knowledge on the Topic of Verb

1. Identify the Verbs

1. The children play in the park every afternoon.

2. She was reading a book when I called her.

3. We will finish the project by next week.

4. The cat has been sleeping on the couch all day.

5. He runs five miles every morning.

2. Fill in the Blanks with the Correct Verb Form

1. She ___ (to cook) dinner when the doorbell rang.

2. They ___ (to visit) their grandparents last summer.

3. I ___ (to be) excited about the upcoming holiday.

4. The teacher ___ (to explain) the lesson clearly.

5. By the time we arrive, the movie ___ (to start).

3. Choose the Correct Verb Form

1. He ___ (is/are) going to the store later.

2. She ___ (has/have) finished her homework already.

3. They ___ (was/were) playing soccer in the park.

4. The dog ___ (bark/barks) loudly every morning.

5. We ___ (will/would) travel to Paris next year.

4. Match the Verb with the Correct Sentence

1. Jump

2. Sing

3. Write

4. Dance

5. Cook

a. She loves to ___ every Saturday night.
b. He decided to ___ a letter to his friend.
c. The kids ___ in the playground.
d. I ___ breakfast for my family every weekend.
e. She can ___ very well.

5. Identify the Type of Verb

1. She is running in the marathon.

2. They have been studying all night.

3. He will go to the meeting tomorrow.

4. The artist paints beautiful landscapes.

5. I was eating when the phone rang.

6. Convert the Sentence to a Question

1. They are watching a movie.

2. She has completed her assignment.

3. He will be arriving soon.

4. The dog barks loudly.

5. We have visited that museum.

Find out if you got them all right from the answers below.

1. Identify the Verbs

1. play

2. was reading

3. will finish

4. has been sleeping

5. runs

2. Fill in the Blanks with the Correct Verb Form

1. was cooking

2. visited

3. am

4. explains

5. will have started

3. Choose the Correct Verb Form

1. is

2. has

3. were

4. barks

5. will

4. Match the Verb with the Correct Sentence

1. Jump
   c. The kids jump in the playground.

2. Sing
   e. She can sing very well.

3. Write
   b. He decided to write a letter to his friend.

4. Dance
   a. She loves to dance every Saturday night.

5. Cook
   d. I cook breakfast for my family every weekend.

5. Identify the Type of Verb

1. is running (Present Continuous)

2. have been studying (Present Perfect Continuous)

3. will go (Future Simple)

4. paints (Simple Present)

5. was eating (Past Continuous)

6. Convert the Sentence to a Question

1. Are they watching a movie?

2. Has she completed her assignment?

3. Will he be arriving soon?

4. Does the dog bark loudly?

5. Have we visited that museum?

Takeaways from this Page

• Verbs are words that express actions, states, or occurrences and are fundamental in forming sentences. They help convey what the subject is doing or experiencing.

• Verbs can be classified into different types, including action verbs (e.g., run), state verbs (e.g., exist), auxiliary verbs (e.g., is, have), and modal verbs (e.g., can, should).

• Verbs change form to indicate time. Understanding the different tenses (present, past, future) and their continuous, perfect, and perfect continuous aspects is important for accurate communication.

• Verbs must agree with their subjects in number (singular or plural) and person. Correct verb usage ensures clarity and grammatical correctness in sentences.