Activity 1: Action vs Auxiliary Verbs
Instructions:
Let's practice with an example before you start the activity.
Example Sentence: “We were singing loudly.”
- Read the Sentence: Understand what the sentence is saying.
- Identify the Verb(s): Find the words that show the action or support it.
- Classify the Verb: “Singing” is what “We” are doing = Action verb. “Were” helps to show the action was in the past = Auxiliary verb.
- Write Your Answer: were (Auxiliary), singing (Action)
Remember, the action verb is what someone or something is doing, and the auxiliary verb helps us understand more about the time or way it was done.
Now try it with the questions in the activity!
Question 1
The cat sleeps on the warm windowsill.
Question 2
She can dance incredibly well.
Question 3
He is reading a thrilling novel.
Question 4
They have finished their homework.
Question 5
They have finished their homework.
Question 6
The teacher writes detailed comments on the essays.
Question 7
I am thinking about joining the art club.
Question 8
She does not like cold weather at all.
Question 9
The birds were singing melodiously at dawn.
Question 10
He has been planning his trip for months.
Question 11
Can you help me with this puzzle?
Question 12
They are going to perform in the concert tonight.
Question 13
Julia will have completed her degree by next year.
Question 14
We were laughing at the comedy show.
Question 15
The committee has been reviewing the proposal since last week.
Question 16
Should I stay or should I go?
Question 17
The sun rises in the east.
Question 18
You must not forget your passport.
Question 19
She could see the finish line, yet she was running out of energy.
Question 20
The architect will be presenting the new design tomorrow.