A verb is used to show what a person, thing, or animal does; or what a person, animal or thing is; or what a person, thing, or animal has.
Exercises
Q. Underline the verbs in the following sentences.
- The washerman sold his donkey.
- Tom Hanks is hosting the show.
- He ran to his house.
- Mother bakes a cake.
- She painted a landscape.
Answer
- The washerman sold his donkey.
- Tom Hanks is hosting the show.
- He ran to his house.
- Mother bakes a cake.
- She painted a landscape.
Q. Use the correct form of verbs given in the bracket and complete the passage.
George could ___________ (hear) the ___________ (thrash) through the woods. He ___________ (scream) loudly. Just then, the haunting whistle ___________ (blow) right next to him. The poachers and George ___________ (stand) silent for one minute. Then, the poachers ___________ (run) for their lives. The long whistle ___________ (end). The poachers had ___________ (leave). George suddenly ___________ (hear) a voice, “I am here to help you.” George ___________ (open) his eyes and ___________ (see) an old man ___________ (cut) the rope around his ankle. He was delighted.
Answer
George could hear the thrashing through the woods. He screamed loudly. Just then, the haunting whistle blew right next to him. The poachers and George stood silent for one minute. Then, the poachers ran for their lives. The long whistle ended. The poachers had left. George suddenly heard a voice, “I am here to help you.” George opened his eyes and saw an old man cut the rope around his ankle. He was delighted.