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The verb in the previous sentence is was gathering (helping verb +
main verb).

James has been thinking about changing his major.

The verb in this sentence is has been thinking (helping verb + main

verb).

Practice 12-3 Finding Verbs

Double-underline the verbs in each of the following sentences.

1. A strong breeze filled the sails of the small boat, pushing it

toward the shore.

2. On her next tablet Joy wants a touch screen and fingerprint
sign-on.

3. Iced tea tastes refreshing on a hot day.

4. Mrs. Binks sat on her porch and waited for the mail to arrive.

5. I have been listening to the radio, hoping to hear my favorite

song.
6. A person has a better chance of being struck by lightning

than of winning the lottery.

7. Maud bought a black T-shirt with an image of tarantulas on it.

8. Every morning, Anthony reads the comics page of the paper

first.

9. Grandpa said the baby looked like him—bald and toothless.
10. Inch by inch, the tiny kitten climbed up the side of the bed.