Quiz On Action Verbs And Non-action Verbs! Grammar Trivia Test
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Below is a grammar trivia test Quiz On Action Verbs And Non-action Verbs! Verbs can either be action and Non-Action depending on the kind of action that’s being taken and therefore it assists in the identification of the which one will help you form a grammatically correct sentence. Their positioning changes the overlook and meaning. For a better distinction of the Action and Non Action verbs, take the test below.
- 1.
Which sentence is correct?
- A.
He is seem to be improving.
- B.
He is seeming to be improving.
- C.
He seems to be improving.
- D.
He seem to be improving.
Correct Answer
C. He seems to be improving.Explanation
The correct answer is "He seems to be improving." This sentence is grammatically correct because "seems" is the correct verb form to use with the pronoun "he." Additionally, the phrase "to be improving" is the correct structure to describe ongoing progress.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The teacher _____________(see) you every day in Grammar class.
- A.
See
- B.
Seeing
- C.
Sees
- D.
Is seeing
Correct Answer
C. SeesExplanation
In this sentence, the subject "teacher" is singular, so the correct verb form should also be singular. "Sees" is the correct form of the verb "to see" for third person singular subjects. Therefore, the correct answer is "sees."Rate this question:
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- 3.
Do you think the students_____________(have) a difficult time with this test right now?
- A.
Have
- B.
Are have
- C.
Having
- D.
Are having
Correct Answer
D. Are havingExplanation
The correct answer is "are having" because it is the present progressive form of the verb "have" and it accurately reflects the ongoing action of the students experiencing difficulty with the test at the present moment.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What do you think about the new teacher? What is true about the 'underlined' verb?
- A.
Action verb
- B.
Non-action verb
Correct Answer
B. Non-action verbExplanation
The underlined verb in the sentence is a non-action verb. Non-action verbs, also known as stative verbs, describe a state, condition, or a state of being rather than an action. In this case, the verb "think" is expressing a mental state or opinion about the new teacher. It is not describing a physical action but rather an internal thought or belief.Rate this question:
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- 5.
He_________(not remember) my name.
- A.
Isn't remembering
- B.
Doesn't remember
- C.
Not remembers
- D.
Not remembering
Correct Answer
B. Doesn't rememberExplanation
The correct answer is "doesn't remember" because it is the correct negative form of the verb "remember" in the present simple tense. The subject "he" is third person singular, so the correct form of the verb is "doesn't remember."Rate this question:
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- 6.
Yuck! The soup tastes terrible. What is true about the 'underlined' verb?
- A.
Action verb
- B.
Non-action verb
Correct Answer
B. Non-action verbExplanation
The underlined verb in the sentence "The soup tastes terrible" is a non-action verb. Non-action verbs, also known as stative verbs, describe a state or condition rather than an action. In this case, the verb "tastes" describes the state or condition of the soup, indicating that it has a terrible taste.Rate this question:
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- 7.
It_____________ (rain) a lot in January.
- A.
Is raining
- B.
Rains
- C.
Is rain
- D.
Raining
Correct Answer
B. RainsExplanation
The correct answer is "rains" because it is the present simple tense form of the verb "rain" which is used to describe a habitual action or a general truth. In this case, it is stating that it is a common occurrence for it to rain a lot in January.Rate this question:
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- 8.
This food________________ (smell) delicious.
- A.
Smelling
- B.
Is smelling
- C.
Smell
- D.
Smells
Correct Answer
D. SmellsExplanation
The correct answer is "smells" because the verb "smell" is used to describe the action of perceiving an odor with the sense of smell. In this sentence, the subject "this food" is performing the action of smelling, indicating that the food has a pleasant odor.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which sentence is correct?
- A.
I am promising to help you.
- B.
I promise to help you.
- C.
I am promise to help you tomorrow.
- D.
I going to help you tomorrow.
Correct Answer
B. I promise to help you.Explanation
The correct answer is "I promise to help you." This sentence is grammatically correct and conveys a clear and direct statement of commitment to help someone. The other options either have incorrect verb forms or unnecessary words that make the sentences grammatically incorrect or unclear in meaning.Rate this question:
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- 10.
I ________ (see) her now. She's just coming along the road.
- A.
Am seeing
- B.
See
- C.
Am see
- D.
Seeing
Correct Answer
B. SeeExplanation
The correct answer is "see" because the sentence is in the present tense and the subject "I" is the one doing the action of seeing.Rate this question:
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- 11.
How much_________(is, cost/costs/costing, the jacket, do/does)?
- A.
How much is cost the jacket?
- B.
How much is costing the jacket?
- C.
How much costs the jacket?
- D.
How much does the jacket cost?
Correct Answer
D. How much does the jacket cost?Explanation
The correct answer is "How much does the jacket cost?" This is the correct sentence structure to ask about the cost of the jacket. The word "does" is used to form a question in the present tense with the subject "the jacket" and the verb "cost." The other options have incorrect word order or incorrect verb usage.Rate this question:
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- 12.
How______(know)?
- A.
How is she knowing?
- B.
How she knows?
- C.
How does she knows?
- D.
How does she know?
Correct Answer
D. How does she know?Explanation
The correct answer is "How does she know?" This is the correct form of the question in the present simple tense. In English, when using the auxiliary verb "do" to form a question in the present simple tense, the main verb should be in its base form (without "s" or "es" ending). Therefore, the correct form is "How does she know?"Rate this question:
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- 13.
I have a pencil. What is true about the 'underlined' verb?
- A.
Action verb
- B.
Non-action verb
Correct Answer
B. Non-action verbExplanation
The underlined verb in the sentence "I have a pencil" is a non-action verb. Non-action verbs, also known as stative verbs, describe a state or condition rather than an action. In this sentence, the verb "have" indicates possession or ownership, which is a state rather than an action.Rate this question:
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- 14.
I__________(not agree) with what you are saying.
- A.
Am not agree
- B.
Not agree
- C.
Don't agree
- D.
Am not agreeing
Correct Answer
C. Don't agreeExplanation
The correct answer is "don't agree" because it is the appropriate negative form of the verb "agree" in the present tense. The sentence is expressing disagreement with what the person is saying, and "don't agree" accurately conveys this meaning.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Which is the correct form?
- A.
Are you wear a hat sometimes?
- B.
Are you wearing a hat sometimes?
- C.
Do you wear a hat sometimes?
- D.
Do you wearing a hat sometimes?
Correct Answer
C. Do you wear a hat sometimes?Explanation
The correct form is "Do you wear a hat sometimes?" This is because when asking a question about a habitual action or a general fact, we use the base form of the verb after "do." In this case, "wear" is the base form of the verb, while "wearing" is the present participle form. Therefore, "Do you wear a hat sometimes?" is the correct question form.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Stop it! You ___________(be) stupid right now.
- A.
Being
- B.
Are
- C.
Be
- D.
Are being
Correct Answer
D. Are beingExplanation
The correct answer is "are being". In this sentence, the speaker is expressing their frustration with someone's current behavior. By using the phrase "are being", they are indicating that the person is currently exhibiting a specific characteristic or behavior that they consider to be stupid.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Which is the correct form? ​​​
- A.
What are you look for?
- B.
What are you looking for?
- C.
What do you looking for?
- D.
What you looking for?
Correct Answer
B. What are you looking for?Explanation
The correct form is "What are you looking for?" This is the correct form because it follows the standard question structure in English, with the subject "you" followed by the helping verb "are" and the main verb "looking." The word "what" is used to ask for information about an object or thing.Rate this question:
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- 18.
These pants_________(not look) good with this shirt.
- A.
Are not look
- B.
Doesn't look
- C.
Don't look
- D.
Are not looking
Correct Answer
C. Don't lookExplanation
The correct answer is "don't look" because it is the correct negative form of the verb "to look" in the present tense when referring to plural subjects like "these pants."Rate this question:
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- 19.
Does she_________(need) a book right now?
- A.
Need
- B.
Needs
- C.
Is needing
- D.
Needing
Correct Answer
A. NeedExplanation
The question is asking whether she requires a book at the present moment. The verb "need" is used in the base form when it is preceded by an auxiliary verb like "does." Therefore, the correct answer is "need."Rate this question:
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- 20.
No one ___________(care) about that.
- A.
Is caring
- B.
Is care
- C.
Caring
- D.
Cares
Correct Answer
D. CaresExplanation
The correct answer is "cares". In this sentence, the verb "cares" is used to express the present tense and the third person singular. The phrase "no one" indicates that there is nobody who cares about the mentioned subject.Rate this question:
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- 21.
You look great!
- A.
Action verb
- B.
Non-action verb
Correct Answer
B. Non-action verbExplanation
The phrase "look great" does not describe an action being performed, but rather a state or condition. It is a non-action verb because it does not indicate any physical movement or activity. Instead, it describes the appearance or quality of someone or something.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Which is the correct form?
- A.
What does that hamburger tasting like?
- B.
What that hamburger tastes like?
- C.
What taste the hamburger?
- D.
What does that hamburger taste like?
Correct Answer
D. What does that hamburger taste like?Explanation
The correct form is "What does that hamburger taste like?" This is because when asking about the taste of something, we use the auxiliary verb "does" to form the question in the present tense. The verb "taste" is in its base form without the "-s" ending because it follows the auxiliary verb "does."Rate this question:
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- 23.
She ________(look) unhappy.
- A.
Looks
- B.
Is look
- C.
Is looking
- D.
Look
Correct Answer
A. LooksExplanation
The correct answer is "looks". This is because the verb "look" is in the present simple tense and agrees with the subject "she". In the present simple tense, the third person singular form of the verb is formed by adding "-s" to the base form of the verb. Therefore, "looks" is the correct form in this sentence.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Which is the correct form?
- A.
Are you have a good time?
- B.
Have you a good time?
- C.
Are you having a good time?
- D.
Do you having a good time?
Correct Answer
C. Are you having a good time?Explanation
The correct form is "Are you having a good time?" This is because when asking about someone's current experience or state, we use the present continuous tense ("are you having") instead of the simple present tense ("have you"). Additionally, the verb "having" is used instead of "have" because it is the correct form for expressing the action of experiencing or enjoying something.Rate this question:
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- 25.
The students ________________(think) that this test is too easy.
- A.
Are thinking
- B.
Think
- C.
Are think
- D.
Thinks
Correct Answer
B. ThinkExplanation
The correct answer is "think" because the subject "students" is plural, so the verb should also be in its plural form. In this case, "think" is the correct present tense form of the verb "to think" for the subject "students".Rate this question:
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