Name______________________________________SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION Q1 SET ONE
Monday (Date)_____________
Instructions: Memorize these boring verbs! If it helps, do a section at a time.
is
are
am
was
were
become
became
seems
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Tuesday (Date)_____________
Instructions: Write the being verb in the blank provided.
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2.
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4.
5.
It seems cold outside today. __________________
We were surprised to see everyone still at the game. __________________
It became colder as the night wore on. __________________
We were the first ones here. __________________
I am so proud of our team. __________________
Instructions: Write “yes” in the blank if the underlined word is a being verb. Write “no” in the blank
if the underlined verb is action.
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2)
3)
4)
5)
My friend’s name is Barney. __________________
I was in kindergarten with him. __________________
We played together every recess. __________________
Now we sing in the choir together. __________________
We are the oldest in our class. __________________
Wednesday (Date) _____________________________
Instructions: Cover the top of this sheet. Write the 8 being verbs from memory.
Name_____________________________________ SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION Q1 SET TWO
Tuesday (Date)_____________
A linking verb shows no action. It is a “boring” verb that links a word in the predicate to a word in
the subject. Write the linking verb on the line.
1. The cat is the animal by her side.
2. The train was a freight.
3. Our class became smart.
4. Some of the papers were lost.
5. My dad’s car was shiny.
6. The lemonade tasted sour.
7. The class was late.
8. The crickets grew tired of singing.
9. The player seemed athletic.
10. Speeding is dangerous.
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Wednesday Date_____________________
Linking verbs link a word in the predicate to a word in the subject. Action verbs show what the
subject is doing. Check whether the verb is action or linking.
Action
Linking
Example: We ate pie.
X
The pie tasted good.
Ken tasted the pie.
The children were unhappy.
The children sang.
The bell sounded loud.
I heard the bell.
A rabbit appeared in the hat.
Randy appeared excited.
Donna seems angry.
Donna yelled loudly.
I want cookies for lunch.
Cookies seem delicious.
Instructions: Write a sentence with a linking verb. Be sure to capitalize the first letter of the
sentence. ______________________________________________________________________
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Name___________________________________ SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION Q1 SET THREE
Monday (Date)_____________
Instructions: A phrase is a ______________________ of words that does ______________
____________________ in a sentence. Memorize these boring verb phrases! If it helps, do a
section at a time.
Look for a phrase ENDING with the word been…like—
had been
have been
has been
will have been
might have been
may have been
Look for a phrase ENDING
with the word be…like—
could have been
should have been
would have been
(ETC.)
may be
could be
would be
will be
can be
should be
might be
(ETC.)
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Tuesday (Date)________________
Instructions: Write the being verb phrase in the blanks provided.
1) We will have been to the coast five times now. ______ _______ ______
2) Our family had been staying at the same hotel. ______ _____
3) We might be back next summer, too. ______ _____
4) I hope my friend will be coming with me. ______ _____
5) We should have been going to Disneyland instead. ______ _______ ______
Wednesday (Date)____________________
Instructions: Write a sentence with a being verb phrase. Be sure to capitalize the first letter of the
sentence. ______________________________________________________________________
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Name___________________________________ SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION Q1 SET FOUR
Monday (Date)_____________
Verbs are often in verb phrases. A verb phrase is a group of verbs working together to be the
simple predicate. We have been walking home. The last verb in the group is the main verb; the
verbs in front of it are called helping or auxiliary verbs. (have been=helping; walking=main.)
Helping
Main
Example: We were eating the pie.
were
eating
1) The choir has sung that song before.
2) We have been listening to it a long time.
3) They had gone on tour.
4) We will visit the museum.
5) Grandpa will be coming.
6) Grandma will stay home.
7) The concert will be held tonight.
8) They had been eating the pizza.
9) We will have done the best.
10) They had tried to win.
Tuesday Date_____________________
Verbs are often in verb phrases. A verb phrase is a group of verbs working together to be the
simple predicate. We have been walking home. The last verb in the group is the main verb; the
verbs in front of it are called helping or auxiliary verbs. (have been=helping; walking=main.)
Helping
Main
Example: We were eating the pie.
were
eating
1. I will go to school.
2. We have been studying English.
3. My friend has done well.
4. I will try my best.
5. My teachers are working hard.
6. We will be getting homework.
7. The students are reading books.
8. Everyone was listening.
9. She could hear a mouse.
10. The test will be done quietly.
Wednesday (Date)____________________
Instructions: Write a sentence with your name as the subject. Be sure to capitalize your name. Use
a verb phrase that contains one being verb and one action verb. __________________________
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Name___________________________________ SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION Q1 SET FIVE
Monday Date___________________
COMPLETE /SIMPLE SUBJECTS AND PREDICATES: Divide the sentence with a line between the
complete subject and the complete predicate. Then circle the simple subject and circle the simple
predicate. Watch out for verb phrases in the predicate!
1. Students in Mrs. Carmack's English classes rank among the most intelligent in the world.
2. They study their grammar textbooks nightly.
3. Each of the students is trying hard to do well.
4. Mrs. Carmack will do her best to teach them.
5. By working together, Mrs. C. and her students will succeed.
6. The school in the center of town is called Meridian Middle School.
7. Our school does very well in both athletics and academics.
8. Students at our school travel from up to five miles away.
9. Many of our students participate in extra-curricular activities.
10. We are very proud of our student body and teachers.
Tuesday Date_____________________
SIMPLE SUBJECTS: Divide the sentence with a line between the complete subject and the complete
predicate. Then circle the simple subject.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
My dog is my favorite companion.
The man across the street owns a purebred Boxer.
After school, I often visit him to talk about dogs.
We both enjoy training our animals to do tricks.
The best breeds obey their masters.
SIMPLE PREDICATES: Divide the sentence with a line between the complete subject and the complete
predicate. Then underline the simple predicate. Watch out for the verb phrase in one sentence!
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
I play football for our school team.
My friend and I practice in my back yard.
Corey is our best receiver.
He really runs fast.
After this season, I may beat his best time.
Wednesday (Date)____________________
Instructions: Write a sentence that contains a simple subject and a simple predicate. Divide the
sentence with a line between the complete subject and the complete predicate. Then circle the
subject and underline the simple predicate (verb or verb phrase). __________________________
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