ENGLISH WORKSHEET 11 GRADE 6 FINITE VERBS Example: the Dog Escaped Again

ENGLISH WORKSHEET 11 GRADE 6 FINITE VERBS

 Finite verbs are those verbs that have a definite relation with the subject or a noun.  They are usually the main verbs.  They are used only in the present and past tense.

Subject Finite Verb

Example: The dog escaped again. Past Tense ACTIVITY 1: Complete Example Finite verb Tense Pronouns/Nouns 1. He plays plays Present Tense He soccer. 2. He played soccer. 3. They enjoyed swimming.

ACTIVITY 2: Underline the finite verbs in the sentences below and write down whether the sentence is in the present or past tense.

For Example: She runs to school every day. Present Tense.

1. He walked to the shopping mall. ______

2. I read an interesting book. ______

3. Winn Dixie looked up at me. ______

4. He calls me by my second name. ______

ACTIVITY 3: Construct sentences with the following finite verbs in your homework book. (drinks, play, bought, watch, runs, wrote) AN INFINITIVE

 usually occurs with “to”  is usually the base form of a verb?

VERBS FOLLOWED BY AN INFINITIVE She agreed to speak in the assembly. I want to sing.

ACTIVITY 4 Fill in the correct form of the verb (the infinitive). For Example: Terry agreed (go) to the store to go for her father. 1. The dog appeared (was) enjoying to be himself 2. He was afraid (taken) the dog to the trailer park 3. The lady decided (kept) the dog after all.

VERBS FOLLOWED BY AN INFINITIVE For example: He agreed to assist the coach. She happened to know the formula. ACTIVITY 5 CONSTRUCT SENTENCES USING THE CORRECT FORM OF VERB (THE INFINITIVE).

Sentences 1. aim to Example- My friend aimed to complete my task. 2. attempt to 3. ask to 4. intend to 5. plan to