Action VerbsVerb Phrases Direct Objects ContractionsConfusing Verbs
Find the action verb in the following sentence: I visited a computer center. visited
Find the action verb in the following sentence: We ran toward the ocean. ran
Find the action verb in the following sentence: I wonder about the tides. wonder
Find the action verb in the following sentence: Artists appreciate the beauty of the sand dollar. appreciate
Find the action verb in the following sentence: Feel the slots and notches all over this sand dollar. feel
Find the verb phrase in the following sentence: Sacagawea was born in Idaho around was born
Find the verb phrase in the following sentence: Sacagawea’s husband was hired as a guide for Lewis and Clark. was hired
Find the verb phrase in the following sentence: Sacagawea had been kidnapped from her tribe. had been kidnapped
Find the verb phrase in the following sentence: Could they cross the Rocky Mountains on foot? Could cross
Find the verb phrase in the following sentence: Would Sacagawea go with them? would go
Find the direct object or objects in the following sentence: Carla requested information from the National Park Service. information
Find the direct object or objects in the following sentence: Carlsbad Caverns covers several miles. miles
Find the direct object or objects in the following sentence: Luray Caverns in Virginia contains colorful columns. columns
Find the direct object or objects in the following sentence: She received maps and booklets. maps, booklets
Find the direct object or objects in the following sentence: The details filled her with curiosity. her
don’t do not
they’ll they will
we’ve we have
I’d I would I had
you’re you are
I (set, sit) in the middle row. sit
Suddenly a man (raises, rises). rises
Shall we (let, leave) for home? leave
May I (lend, borrow) the globe? borrow
Let your dog (lie, lay) there. lie