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Mastering Verb Usage (Grade 7)

This worksheet helps 7th-grade students practice identifying and correctly using different verb forms, including active/passive voice, transitive/intransitive verbs, and irregular verbs.

Grade 7 ELA GrammarGrammar and MechanicsParts of SpeechVerbsVerb SkillsVerb Usage
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Fill in the BlanksMultiple ChoiceShort AnswerTrue / FalseLong Answer

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.1.A

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ELAGrammarVerbsGrade 7
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Mastering Verb Usage

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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. This worksheet will test your knowledge of verb usage, including active and passive voice, transitive and intransitive verbs, and irregular verbs.

Determine whether the verb in each sentence is in the active or passive voice. Write 'Active' or 'Passive' in the blank.

1. The ball was thrown by the pitcher.  

2. Sarah painted a beautiful landscape.  

3. The ancient ruins were discovered by archaeologists.  

4. My brother ate all the cookies.  

Choose the correct answer for each question regarding transitive and intransitive verbs.

1. Which sentence contains a transitive verb?

a

The bird sang beautifully.

b

He wrote a letter.

c

She slept soundly.

d

They walked quickly.

2. An intransitive verb:

a

Requires a direct object.

b

Does not require a direct object.

c

Always describes an action.

d

Is only used in the passive voice.

Write the past tense and past participle forms for each irregular verb.

1. go:  ,  

2. see:  ,  

3. eat:  ,  

4. drink:  ,  

5. run:  ,  

Read each sentence. If the verb agrees with its subject, circle T for True. If it does not, circle F for False.

1. The dogs barks loudly.

T

True

F

False

2. Each of the students have completed their assignment.

T

True

F

False

Write a short paragraph (5-7 sentences) about your favorite hobby. In your paragraph, try to use at least one verb in the passive voice and at least one irregular verb. Underline all the verbs you use.