This set of English Grammar Exercises (MCQs) focuses on “Verbs – Set 2”.
1. Identify the type of verb used in the given sentence.
The mechanics run the engines.
a) Transitive
b) Intransitive
c) Modal
d) Auxiliary
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Explanation: In the given sentence, the verb “run” is an Intransitive verb that has been used in the causative sense as “the mechanics run (= cause the engines to run) the engines”. Therefore, it becomes a Transitive verb.
2. Identify the verb used in the given sentence.
Sheela was punished for her mistake.
a) Was
b) Punished
c) Mistake
d) Her
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Explanation: A verb is a word that denotes what is done to a person or thing. In this case the word “punished” depicts the punishment given to the subject “Sheela”. Therefore, it plays the role of a verb.
3. Identify the verb used in the given sentence.
Malini plays basketball every Friday for fun.
a) Plays
b) For
c) Every
d) Friday
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Explanation: In the given sentence, the word “plays” acts as a verb as it is used to denote what the subject “Malini” does. Verbs are used to depict what a person or thing does.
4. Identify the verb used in the given sentence.
The vase broke into pieces.
a) The
b) Broke
c) Into
d) Pieces
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Explanation: A verb is used to describe what a person or thing is. In the given sentence, the verb “broke” denotes the state the subject “vase” is in, that is, it is “broken”.
5. Identify the verb used in the given sentence.
He ran a marathon for a whole day.
a) Ran
b) Marathon
c) Whole
d) Day
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Explanation: A verb is used to denote the action performed by a subject/noun. In the given sentence, the word “ran” denotes the action of “running” performed by the subject “he”. Therefore, it acts as a verb.
6. Identify the verb used in the given sentence.
The presentation of yesterday was flawed.
a) Presentation
b) Yesterday
c) Was
d) Flawed
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Explanation: In the given sentence, the word “flawed” denotes a state of being. Therefore, it plays the role of a verb.
7. Identify the type of verb used in the given sentence.
He broke the law.
a) Transitive
b) Intransitive
c) Modal
d) Auxiliary
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Explanation: In the given sentence, the word “broke” plays the role of a transitive verb as it denotes an action that can be done to something, which in this case is the “law”.
8. Identify the type of verb used in the given sentence.
The car stopped all of a sudden in the highway.
a) Transitive
b) Intransitive
c) Modal
d) Auxiliary
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Explanation: In the given sentence, the word “stopped” acts as an intransitive verb as it cannot be done to any object.
9. Identify the type of verb used in the given sentence.
The birds feed mainly on grubs.
a) Transitive
b) Intransitive
c) Modal
d) Auxiliary
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Explanation: In the given sentence, although the verb “feed” has been used reflexively as “feed themselves”, it acts as a pure intransitive verb without any reflexive force because to its non-causative nature.
10. Identify the type of verb used in the given sentence.
Set the spoons near the plates.
a) Transitive
b) Intransitive
c) Modal
d) Auxiliary
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Explanation: In the given sentence, the word “set” acts as a transitive verb as it applies to the sentence in the way: “Set the spoons (set=cause to sit/set) on the table”, and behaves in a causative manner.
11. Fill in the blanks.
Some verbs in common use are differentiated as __________ or _________ by causative forms.
a) Transitive, modal
b) Intransitive, transitive
c) Modal, intransitive
d) Auxiliary, transitive
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Explanation: A few verbs that are in common use are differentiated as transitive or intransitive by causative forms, the transitive being the causative form of the corresponding Intransitive verb.
12. Identify the cognate object.
He sleeps a peaceful sleep every night.
a) Sleeps
b) Peaceful
c) Sleep
d) Night
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Explanation: A cognate object is an object that takes a similar to the intransitive verb before it. In the given sentence, the intransitive verb “sleeps” is followed by the cognate object “sleep” that is similar in meaning to it.
13. Identify the cognate accusative.
Chakravarthy lived the life of a king.
a) Lived
b) Life
c) King
d) Chakravarthy
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Explanation: In the given sentence, the word “life” acts as a cognate accusative as it depicts a similar meaning to that of the intransitive verb “lived”. The cognate accusative and cognate object are the same.
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