5th Grade Verbs Worksheets and Printables

What is the difference between an action verb and a linking verb? A linking verb links the subject to words describing the subject (linking verbs do not describe action). An action verb describes what the subject does. Worksheet instructions: Circle the verb in each sentence. Then, write “A” for an action verb and “L” for linking verb.

A linking verb links the subject to words describing the subject (linking verbs do not describe action). An action verb describes what the subject does. Worksheet instructions: Circle the verb in each sentence. Then, write “A” for an action verb and “L” for linking verb.

Prepositional phrases can act like an adjective and describe a noun, or act like an adverb and describe how, when, or where something takes place. Worksheet instructions: Underline the prepositional phrase. Then, write whether it is being used as an adjective or an adverb.

Remember, prepositional phrases provide additional details. They can act like an adjective and describe a noun, or act line an adverb and describe how, when, or where something takes place. Worksheet instructions: Underline the prepositional phrase. Then, write whether it is being used as an adjective or an adverb.

Prepositional phrases provide additional details. They can act like an adjective and describe a noun, or act like an adverb and describe how, when, or where something takes place. Worksheet instructions: Underline the prepositional phrase. Then, write whether it is being used as an adjective or an adverb.

Remember, linking verbs connect the subject to an adjective that describes the subject. Common linking verbs include forms of "be" (such as is, am, are, was, were) and verbs like seem, appear, look, feel, sound, smell, taste, and become. Worksheet instructions: Circle the subject of the sentence. Underline the adjective. Draw a double underline under the linking verb.

What are linking verbs? Linking verbs connect the subject to an adjective that describes the subject. Common linking verbs include forms of "be" (such as is, am, are, was, were) and verbs like seem, appear, look, feel, sound, smell, taste, and become. Worksheet instructions: Circle the subject of the sentence. Underline the adjective. Draw a double underline under the linking verb.

Linking verbs connect the subject to an adjective that describes the subject. Common linking verbs include forms of "be" (such as is, am, are, was, were) and verbs like seem, appear, look, feel, sound, smell, taste, and become. Worksheet instructions: Circle the subject of the sentence. Underline the adjective. Draw a double underline under the linking verb.

Prepositional phrases provide additional details, and can describe how, when, or where something takes place. Worksheet instructions: Underline the prepositional phrase in each sentence below, and circle the verb it is describing.

Remember, auxiliary verbs (also known as helping verbs) support the main verb to show tense, ask questions, or express possibility. Examples include be (is, am, are), do (do, does, did), have (have, has, had), and words like will, can, must, and should that show ability or necessity. Worksheet instructions: Choose the correct auxiliary verb to complete each sentence.

Auxiliary verbs, or helping verbs, support the main verb to show tense, ask questions, or express possibility. Examples include be (is, am, are), do (do, does, did), have (have, has, had), and words like will, can, must, and should that show ability or necessity. Worksheet instructions: Choose the correct auxiliary verb to complete each sentence.

Can and could are often mixed up. "Can" is usually used to show ability, possibility, willingness, or to ask for permission. "Could" is the past tense of "can," and it also expresses a conditional tone or possibility. This worksheet provides practice with using "could" in different contexts. Worksheet instructions: Next to each sentence, write whether the word “could” expresses (A) a condition, (B) the past tense of "can," or (C) possibility?

Can and could are often mixed up. "Can" is usually used to show ability, possibility, willingness, or to ask for permission. "Could" is the past tense of "can," and it also expresses a conditional tone or possibility. This worksheet provides practice with using "can" in different contexts. Worksheet instructions: Next to each sentence, write whether the word “can” expresses permission, ability, possibility, or willingness.

Remember, verbs can either show action or link the subject to more information. Action verbs describe what the subject does, while linking verbs connect the subject to a description or state of being (e.g., The car is green). Common linking verbs include is, am, are, was, and were. In this worksheet, students will identify and classify verbs as either action verbs or linking verbs. Worksheet instructions: Circle the verb in each sentence. Then determine whether it’s an action verb or a linking verb.

Verbs can either show action or link the subject to more information. Action verbs describe what the subject does, while linking verbs connect the subject to a description or state of being (e.g., The car is red). Common linking verbs include is, am, are, was, and were. In this worksheet, students will identify and classify verbs as either action verbs or linking verbs. Worksheet instructions: Circle the verb in each sentence. Then determine whether it’s an action verb or a linking verb.

Progressive (also known as continuous) verb tenses show actions that are ongoing in the past, present, or future. In this worksheet, students will practice conjugating verbs in the past, present, and future progressive tenses to improve their grammar skills and verb usage. Worksheet instructions: Read the list of verbs. Write the past, present, and future progressive forms of each verb.

Progressive (or continuous) verb tenses show actions that are ongoing in the past, present, or future. In this worksheet, students will practice conjugating verbs in the past, present, and future progressive tenses to improve their grammar skills and verb usage. Worksheet instructions: Read the list of verbs. Write the past, present, and future progressive forms of each verb.

Remember, a sentence always has a subject and a verb, and expresses a complete thought. A fragment is not a complete thought. Worksheet instructions: Add a subject to each fragment below, and rewrite the new sentence.

A sentence always has a subject and a verb, and expresses a complete thought. A fragment is not a complete thought. Worksheet instructions: Add a subject to each fragment below, and rewrite the new sentence.

Every complete sentence contains two parts: a subject and a predicate. The subject is what the sentence is about. The predicate tells something about the subject. Worksheet instructions: Circle the subject. Underline the predicate.

Verb tenses must be consistent in sentences. Incorrect: By the end of the year, I am learning a new language. Correct: By the end of the year, I will have learned a new language. Worksheet instructions: Circle the letter with the most accurate form of the verb.

The future perfect progressive (continuous) tense is formed by using 'will have been' with the 'ing' form of the verb: I will have been playing all day. Worksheet instructions: Fill in the blanks to complete each sentence below in the future perfect progressive.

The present perfect progressive (continuous) tense is formed by using 'has been' or 'have been' with the 'ing' form of the verb: I have been playing all day. Worksheet instructions: Fill in the blanks to complete each sentence below in the present perfect progressive.

To create the past perfect progressive (continuous) tense, use 'had been' with the 'ing' form of the verb: I had been playing all day. Worksheet instructions: Fill in the blanks to complete each sentence in the past perfect progressive.

Past tense and past progressive: I watched. I was watching. Present tense and present progressive: I watch. I am watching. Future tense and future progressive: I will watch. I will be watching. Worksheet instructions: Rewrite each verb in the correct column.