Moods, etc.

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Directions:: In each of the following questions, determine whether the underlined verb is transitive or intransitive.

1.: Jackie was coughing an awful lot last night.
Transitive / Intransitive
2.: Hit the brakes!
Transitive / Intransitive
3.: My brother makes me laugh so hard that I cry.
Transitive / Intransitive
4.: Michelangelo finished the Sistine Chapel in 1512.
Transitive / Intransitive

Directions:: Click on all the words in each phrasal verb. Some sentences may have more than one. Some phrasal verbs may be separated.

5.: Every year on Veterans Day, my uncle stands outside his store and gives poppies out.
6.: My little sister takes after my Uncle Charles, who was a concert pianist.
7.: We need to talk this over first.
8.: I'm turning in early so I can get up at 6 a.m. tomorrow.

9.: Those chocolate-covered potato chips were given to me by a friend.
active / passive
10.: We did put the puzzle together in our spare time.
active / passive
11.: That figurine was bought by my grandmother in Italy before World War II.
active / passive
12.: Those clothes were hidden in my grandmother's attic.
active / passive
13.: We were watching television all afternoon.
active / passive

Directions:: In each of the following sentences, determine whether to be is a linking or helping verb.

14.: I was in suspense during the entire movie.
linking / helping
15.: Paris is the City of Lights.
linking / helping
16.: Frank was given that new cell phone by his uncle.
linking / helping
17.: We will be going to Chicago when we leave New York.
linking / helping
18.: My favorite gelato flavor is straciatella (chocolate chip).
linking / helping

Directions:: Identify each underlined verb as indicative, imperative, or subjunctive.

19.: Until I figure out why the electricity is off, light that candle.
indicative / imperative / subjunctive
20.: Are you sure this is the right street?
indicative / imperative / subjunctive
21.: The doctor suggested Quincy see a specialist about his skin problems.
indicative / imperative / subjunctive
22.: I wish you were able to drive already.
indicative / imperative / subjunctive
23.: Find yourself something to eat for lunch.
indicative / imperative / subjunctive

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