Verbs

Activity 1: Write the verb groups in the sentences below in the space provided within the box. An
example has been done for you.
Last night a very nice party was held at the twins place to welcome their newest neighbours.
was held, to welcome
1. Those dogs were barking all night keeping us awake.

2. I am going to be rich and famous when I am older.

3. By going to football training every day, Peter won a place on the school team.

4. He went to the car, opened the door, got in and drove away.

5. To achieve her goal she will have to study very hard.

6. Excited about the holidays, we raced to the end of the street.

Activity 2: verb errors. The sentences below contain the types of verb errors commonly found in
student writing. Write the error and indicate whether it is related to agreement, verb form or tense.
1. The chef were making many lovely sandwiches.

2. Last Saturdays party is a mess. One of the guests had fallen in the pool. Luckily someone
gets her out again.

3. There was three tigers far away.

4. Her entire collection of clothes were sold yesterday.

5. Peter visited his grandmother and then he goes to pick up his sister.

6. They catched a huge fish