Page 14 - Enjoying Words (EW) Comprehension & literature

CORRECT WORDS TEST

1. What is a verb? _______________________________________________
(1 mark)
2. A verb has at least two tenses which are past and present.

(2 marks)
3. Use a pencil and ruler to underline the verbs in these sentences.
(6 marks)
a) The farmer sowed seeds in his fields then later he harvested the crop.

b) Weeds sometimes grow and grow in between the seeds.

c) In biblical times the farmers planted seeds by hand.

d) Nowadays farmers use tractors for their work.

4. Find a present tense verb to fill the spaces. (3 marks)

a) My friend and I ______________ to go to the shops

b) The athlete ____________________ daily in the gym.

c) The cow ______________________ in the field.

5. Find a past tense verb to fill the spaces. (3 marks)

a) The king ________________________ the battle.

b) My parents ______________________ that I must not go there.

c) The animals _____________________ into the flooded field.

6. Punctuate the following passage. (20 marks)

Once upon a time a poor old man went walking in the forest. He suddenly heard a sound like

an animal in distress. He followed the noise and saw a badger caught in a trap. He rushed

home to phone for help. He said to his friend, “Come quickly because I need your help!”

“Alright,” replied his friend. Together they freed the animal from a horrible trap.

Total marks = 35

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