Verbs Exercise for Class 6 With Answers NCERT – English Grammar

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NCERT Class 6 English Grammar Chapter 8 Verbs Question And Answers Definition Of Verb

A verb is a word that is used to denote actions, possession, or state of being.

Example:

  • She runs every morning. (action)
  • She is a teacher. (state of being)
  • Mr. Mathur owns/has a Chocolate factory. (possession)

NCERT Class 6 English Grammar Chapter 8 Verbs Question And Answers

Types Of Verbs

  1. Main verbs
    1. Transitive and Intransitive Verbs
    2. Regular and Irregular Verbs
    3. Finite and Non-Finite verbs
  2. Linking verbs
  3. Auxiliary or Helping Verbs
    1. Primary Auxiliary Verbs
    2. Modal Auxiliary Verbs

Main Verb

Main verbs describe an action performed by the subject in the sentence.

Example:

  • We studied for our exams.
  • They travel a lot.
  • The kids are playing in the park.

The action of the verbs is directed at the ‘object ‘ in the sentence.

Types of Main Verb

  1. Based on the object of a sentence, main verbs are divided into transitive and intransitive verbs.

Transitive Verb A transitive verb needs an object to complete the action. Without the object, the sentence will be incomplete.

  • He bought a new pen.
  • Rajeev ate pasta for breakfast.

Intransitive Verb An intransitive verb does not need an object to complete the sentence.

Example:

  • The flowers bloomed.
  • The baby cried.

Question 2. Based on the change of the verb form, main verbs are divided into regular and irregular verbs.

Regular verb A verb that forms its past and past participle forms by adding ‘-d’ or ‘-ed’ to the main verb is called a regular verb.

  • She waits for her little brother. (Base form)
  • She waited for her little brother. (Past form)
  • Irregular verb A verb that forms its past and past participle forms by changing its vowel or using a different word is called an irregular verb.

Example: Richie goes to the garden. (Base form)

Richie went to the garden. (Past form)

Question 3. Main verbs are also divided based on the number or person of the subject.

Finite verb A verb that changes its form depending on the number or person of the subject in the sentence is called a finite verb.

Example: He helps the poor people.

Non-finite verb A verb that doesnt change its form based on the number or person of the subject in the sentence is called a non-finite verb

Example: Rosy wants to adopt a puppy.

Linking Verbs

Linking verbs are those words that connect the subject with the other words in a sentence. Some linking verbs are – is, am, are, seem, look, become, smell, and touch.

Example: The flower smells nice.

Auxiliary Verbs

Auxiliary Verbs or Helping Verbs are verbs used before the main verb to form tenses, pas”ive forms, etc’ They ‘help’ the main verb by providing additional information about the action or state of the main verb’.

Types of Auxiliary Verbs

Primary/Main AuxiliarY Verbs

A primary auxiliary verb is used to make a sentence grammatically complete. This verb changes its form according to the number and person of the subject as well as the time of the action.

  • Be (is, am, are, was, were)
  • Have (has, had)
  • Do (does, did)

Example:

  1. Do You like ice cream?
  2. She did not attend the meeting.
  3. They were standing in the queue
  4. I have planned the outing for this weekend

2. Modal Auxiliary Verbs

Verbs denoting the main verb’s mode of action are called modal verbs. They are used to express ability, permission, possibility, orders, etc’ Can, could, may, might, must, will, would, shall, and should are modal auxiliary verbs.

NCERT Class 6 English Grammar Chapter 8 Verbs Question And Answers Review Exercise

Question 1. Fill in the blanks using appropriate primary auxiliary verbs.

1. The Museum Closed On Mondays’

  1. Will
  2. Has
  3. Is
  4. Were

Answer: 3. is

2. We Invited To The Party Next Saturday’

  1. Am
  2. Were
  3. Have Been
  4. Are

Answer: 4. Are

3. Despite The Challenges, He ………… Striving For Excellence In His Field.

  1. Has Been
  2. Were
  3. Is
  4. Have

Answer: 3. is

4. The Project Set To Revolutionise The Industry

  1. Is
  2. Have Been
  3. Have
  4. Has

Answer: 1. Is

5. Ali Baba And The Forty Thieves Plotting To Rob The Treasure Cave.

  1. Had Been
  2. Will Have
  3. Were
  4. Was

Answer: 3. Were

6. ………… She Knows The Answer To That Question?

  1. Do
  2. Does
  3. Did
  4. Has

Answer: 2. Does

7. The Students Excited About The Upcoming School Trip.

  1. Are
  2. Have Been
  3. Will Be
  4. Would Be

Answer: 1. Are

8. She did Her Homework Before Going To The Party.

  1. Do
  2. Does
  3. Did
  4. Would

Answer: 3. Did

9. ………… Do you Have Any Plans For The Upcoming Weekend?

  1. Do
  2. Does
  3. Will
  4. Are

Answer: 1. Do

10. The Old Mansion A Mysterious And Eerie Atmosphere.

  1. Have
  2. Had
  3. Does
  4. Is

Answer: 2. Had

Question 2. ln the given sentences, underline the action verb and identify if it is Transitive (T) or intransitive (lT)’

  1. The car sputtered and stalled on the empty highway
  2. The baby slept peacefully through the night
  3. The hikers climbed the steep mountain trail with determination.
  4. The actor delivered an emotional monologue in the PlaY.
  5. The old clock tick-tocked steadily on the wall, marking time.
  6. She sewed a beautiful dress for the upcoming dance.
  7. The river meandered through the picturesque valley.
  8. The fire roared in the fireplace.
  9. The artist sketched a detailed portrait.
  10. She composed a beautiful melody on the grand Piano.

Answer:

  1. Sputtered, stalled; It
  2. Slep;It
  3. Climbed; That
  4. Delivered, T
  5. Tick-Tocked; IT
  6. Sewed; T
  7. Meanderer; IT
  8. Rored; IT
  9. Sketched; T
  10. Composed; T

Question 3. Underline the verbs in the given sentences and state if they are finite or non-finite verbs. Use (F) for finite and (N) for non-finite verbs.

  1. I like to eat ice cream after dinner.
  2. Running is prohibited in the corridors.
  3. An artist is a person who creates art.
  4. She sang to please the audience.
  5. She is wrapping a bandage around her arm.
  6. My mother cooks the best food.
  7. Riding a horse is a very daunting task.
  8. You need to know what the shape of the Earth is.
  9. To err is human, to forgive is divine.
  10. The doctor asked the patient to keep the sample on the counter.

Answer:

NCERT Class 6 English Grammar Chapter 8 Verbs Question And Answers Q3

Question 4. Read the given sentences and identify if the verb is an Action Verb, a Linking Verb, or a Helping verb.

  1. Rhea walked to the mall.
  2. Javed seems to be sad.
  3. Pallavi experimented with her paints.
  4. The fruit smells spoiled.
  5. Dolly ran in the marathon.
  6. AR Rehman is an amazing composer.
  7. Priya organised the documents
  8. Neha looks ill.
  9. The first cup of coffee every morning tastes great.
  10. Nidhi skated across the ice rink.
  11. Everyone was tired after the bike race.
  12. Prashant grew to be very tall.

Answer:

  1. Walked Action
  2. Seems Linking
  3. Experimented Action
  4. Smells Linking
  5. Ran Action
  6. Is Linking
  7. Organised Action
  8. Looks Linking
  9. Tastes Linking
  10. Skated Action
  11. Was Helping, Tired- Action
  12. Grew Action

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