Identify The Verb And Verb Phrases! Trivia Quiz

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Do you know about verb and verb phrases? Take this trivia quiz and identify verb and verb phrases in the sentences. There are two types of verb phrases. These include finite verb phrases. If you want to learn how to identify verbs and verb phrases, try this quiz. The quiz is in the format of filling in the blanks with the correct answer. Please write down your answer in the blank space. All the best for the result!


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    I am coming in the morning.

    Explanation
    The given answer "am coming" is the correct answer because it is a grammatically correct and appropriate response to the statement "I am coming in the morning." The verb phrase "am coming" is in the present continuous tense, indicating that the speaker will be arriving in the morning.

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  • 2. 

    I came as soon as possible. 

    Explanation
    The word "came" is the past tense form of the verb "come." In the given sentence, the speaker is indicating that they arrived at a certain place as quickly as they could. The past tense form is used to convey that the action of coming has already taken place.

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  • 3. 

    She comes by every day.

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "comes" because it is the correct form of the verb "come" in the present tense third person singular. The sentence states that "she" comes by every day, indicating that the subject, "she," performs the action of coming regularly.

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  • 4. 

    Send me the package in the mail. 

  • 5. 

    The new part was sent to me. 

    Explanation
    The phrase "was sent" is the past tense passive voice of the verb "send." It indicates that someone else performed the action of sending the new part to the speaker. The use of the past tense suggests that the action of sending the new part has already been completed.

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  • 6. 

    I am sending Jeff with the neighbors. 

    Explanation
    The given sentence is in present continuous tense. The subject "I" is performing the action of sending someone, which is "Jeff", along with the neighbors. The verb "am sending" is the correct form of the verb "to send" in the present continuous tense for the subject "I". Therefore, the correct answer is "am sending".

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  • 7. 

    He should have tried again.

    Explanation
    The phrase "should have tried" indicates that the person in question did not attempt something, but it is suggested that they should have made an effort. This implies that there was an opportunity or a need for them to try again, but they did not take advantage of it.

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  • 8. 

    The determined athlete _______ (train) for months, pushing their limits to prepare for the championship.

    Explanation
    This sentence requires the simple past tense of the verb "train," which is "trained." The simple past tense is used because the action of training is a completed action in the past, occurring over a period of months leading up to the championship.

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  • 9. 

    The startled cat _______ (leap) onto the bookshelf, knocking over a vase in the process.

    Explanation
    This sentence requires the simple past tense of the verb "leap," which is either "leaped" or "leapt." Both forms are correct and commonly used. The simple past tense is appropriate because the action of leaping is a completed action in the past.

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  • 10. 

    The exhausted traveler _______ (stumble) into the hotel lobby, eager for a comfortable bed and a hot shower.

    Explanation
    This sentence requires the simple past tense of the verb "stumble," which is "stumbled." The simple past tense is used because the action of stumbling is a completed action in the past.

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  • 11. 

    She's hoping for a call from her sister.

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "'s hoping" because it is the contraction of "She is hoping." The apostrophe replaces the letter "i" in "is." This contraction is used to show possession or to combine the subject and verb in informal speech or writing. In this sentence, it indicates that she is anticipating or desiring a phone call from her sister.

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  • 12. 

    I can understand your concern.

  • 13. 

    Is Mrs. Johnson going with you?

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "is going" because it is the present continuous tense form of the verb "go." In the given question, "Is Mrs. Johnson going with you?" the verb "going" is used to indicate an action happening at the present moment.

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  • 14. 

    The rooms cannot be held any longer.

    Explanation
    The verb phrase "cannot be held" conveys the inability for the rooms to be retained any longer, indicating a limitation or constraint on maintaining the rooms.

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  • 15. 

    I haven't seen him for an hour.

    Explanation
    A verb phrase consists of the main verb and its auxiliary (helping) verbs, if any. In this case, "have" is the auxiliary verb, and "seen" is the main verb. The phrase "haven't seen" is the verb phrase, indicating the action of not seeing him for an hour. The auxiliary verb "have" is in the present perfect tense, indicating that the action extends from the past up to the present moment.

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