CBSE Class 4 English Verbs Assignment

Every sentence has to include a subject (someone or something) and a verb (what that person or thing does or is).

Q1. Circle the subject and underline the verb in each sentence:

1. The new teacher was a young man from Chennai.

2. The energetic student dropped his pencil on the floor.

3. Bobby forgot his trumpet at home.

4. The children were sad.

5. Mrs. Sharma gave the students a reward.

6. On the way to lunch, the students stopped at the bathrooms.

The main verb in a sentence shows action or a state of being.

Those that show action are called action verbs, and those that show state of being are called linking verbs.

The dog ran back home. In this sentence, ran shows an action.

My pet is a dog. In this sentence, is shows a state of being.

Q2. Tell whether each verb is an action verb (A), or a linking verb (L).

1. talk __________________ 2. am __________________

2. dance __________________ 4. visited __________________

3. worked __________________ 6. were __________________

4. are __________________ 8. write __________________

5. slept __________________ 10. was __________________

Q3. Underline the main verb in each sentence. Circle the helping verb.

1. Jimmy will play video games tomorrow.

2. The surgeon has operated many times before.

3. My little sister is singing like a rock star.

4. Seema can kick better than anyone on the team.

5. The beautiful sailboat was built in 1985.

6. Sarah is walking her puppy in the park.

7. Jatin and his dad are using the computer.

The words below are all verbs. Some are past tense verbs. They show action that has already happened. Others are present tense verbs. They show action that is currently happening.

Q4. Read each verb aloud. Decide whether it is a past tense verb, or a

present tense verb. Write it neatly under the correct heading.

jumped     writes      sang     cook

slept         calls        drive    talked

paints       bought   fixes     sold

taught      watch     rode     sees

Past Tense                         Present Tense

Modal verbs can, may, must, have to

A) Rewrite the sentences with

can, may, must or have to.

Ex.: Is that all right if I borrow your pen?

       May/Can I borrow your pen?

Don't park your car on bends. It is illegal.
You ....................................................................

Ans-You mustn't/can't park

Perhaps she will agree with it. Who knows?
She .....................................................................

Ans-She may/can agree with it.

Our teacher asked us to tidy the classroom.
We .....................................................................

Ans-We have to tidy

I need your help. It's too much work for me.
You ....................................................................

Ans-You must help me

Look at that baloon. It's over there.
....................... see ........................................... ?

Ans-Can you see

Don't worry about dinner. I'll make it.
You ....................................................................

Ans-You needn't worry

It is not necessary to be there.
We .....................................................................

Ans-We don't have to be

Why don't you stay with us? No problem!
You ....................................................................

Ans-You can stay

 

B) Match

1. It is a very good film.                              _____     a You needn't get up early.

2. He is not sure now.                                 _____    b You don't have to get up early.

3. She is so different.                                  _____    c We can't miss it.

4. It is the last train.                                     _____    d We mustn't miss it.

5. It's Sunday today.                                    _____    e You can be her sister.

6. This exhibition is not free of charge      . _____    f You can't be her sister

7. I'll prepare breakfast myself.                   _____    g I have to buy a ticket.

8. The coach leaves tonight and it takes 
twelve hours to get here.                            _____    h I must buy a ticket.

9. Your address is the same.                      _____    i He may come tomorrow.

10. We have plenty of time.                       _____    j He must come tomorrow.

Modals – Answers

A 1 could run         4 couldn’t walk
2 can jump            5 Can ... find
3 Could ... finish    6 couldn’t help

B 1 You mustn’t ride your bike on the grass.
2 You must take your medicine now.
3 You mustn’t put your feet on the desk.
4 You mustn’t drive fast near the school.
5 You must drink a lot of water in the summer.
6 You mustn’t bring animals into the shop.

C 1 You should go home now.
2 You shouldn’t buy them.
3 You shouldn’t take part in the competition.
4 He should get another job.
5 She shouldn’t go to school today.
6 You should wear a coat and boots.

Look at the following phrases and write in which type you think it is. Then use one of the modal verbs in brackets to fill the gaps.

 TYPE
1 ___   You (may/could)............................... leave now if you wish.

2 ___  (Could/May)............................... you open the window a bit, please?

3___    (May/Can)............................... you play the piano?

4___  Listen, please. You (may not/could not)............................... speak during this exam.

5 ___ You (can't/might not)............................... smoke on the bus.

6 ___ (Can't/May)............................... I make a call on your mobile?

7 ___ Do you know if Mark (can/may) ............................... sing?

8 ___ (Can't/May)............................... I sit here, please?

9 ___ Caroline, your friends (can/could)............................... stay the night if they want to. They're perfectly welcome.

10 ___ I'm sorry but you (can't/may)............................... use the computer until after I've finished.

11 ___ (May/Could)............................... you lend me 40 Euros til Monday?

12 ___ Listen, please. Students (may/could)............................... study in the library from five to nine in the evening.

Answers
1 TYPE 3 You may leave now if you wish.
2 TYPE 5 Could you open the window a bit, please?
3 TYPE 1 Can you play the piano?
4 TYPE 4 Listen, please. You may not speak during this exam.
5 TYPE 4 You may not smoke on the bus.
6 TYPE 2 May I make a call on your mobile?
7 TYPE 1 Do you know if Mark can sing?
8 TYPE 2 May I sit here, please?
9 TYPE 3 Caroline, your friends can stay the night if they want to. They're perfectly welcome.
10 TYPE 4 I'm sorry but you can't use the computer until after I've finished.
11 TYPE 5 Could you lend me 40 Euros til Monday?
12 TYPE 3 Listen, please. Students may study in the library from five to nine in the evening.
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MODALS – Extra

A) Complete the sentences with CAN, COULD, BE ABLE TO. (Attention to the tenses)

1. I'm sorry, but we ____________ go to your party next Saturday.
2. She got the job because she ____________ speak five languages.
3. You are speaking very quietly. I ____________ hear you.
4. I was tired but I ____________ leave until the meeting finished.
5. He ____________ go to the concert next Saturday. He is working.
6. She ____________ understand me in spite of the noise around.
7. I'll ____________ see you tomorrow.
8. When they came back from Paris, they ____________ speak perfect French.
9. After a few hours, I ____________ open the door and go out.
10. I've never ____________ understand maths.
11. He ____________ repair the car but it took him a long time.
12. We ____________ contact our agent in Athens a few minutes ago.
13. After the accident, he somehow ____________ walk home.

Ans-

1. won’t be able to  2. could / can  3. can’t  4. couldn’t  5. won’t be able to
6. could  7. be able to  8. could / were able to  9. was able to  10. been able to
11. was able to  12. could  13. was able to

B) Write in English.

1. ¿Puedo hablar con usted un momento?
2. Ayer no pude poner en marcha el coche.
3. Cuando tenía seis años, sabía patinar muy bien.
4. Consiguió escapar del incendio en el último minuto.
5. Saber hablar inglés es fundamental en estos tiempos.

Ans-

1. Could I talk to you for a minute?
2. Yesterday I couldn’t start the car.
3. When I was six, I could skate very well.
4. He was able to escape from the fire in the last minute.
5. Being able to speak English is essentil nowadays.

C) Rewrite these sentences using MAY, MIGHT or BE ALLOWED TO. (Affirmative or negative)

1. Perhaps it will rain tomorrow (it has been raining all week)
2. Perhaps my friend will visit me tomorrow (he is in town)
3. Maybe he will find a new job (he isn't looking for it)
4. I think the car is at the car park.
5. I think the car is at the car park, but I'm not very sure.
6. Visitors cannot stay in the hospital after 8 o'clock.
7. Will you let the children go to the theatre tomorrow?
8. Perhaps he'll go to the university (he is a very bad student)
9. Perhaps he'll go to the university (he is an average student)

Ans-

1. It may rain tomorrow.
2. My friend may visit me tomorrow.
3. He might / could find a new job.
4. The car may be at the car park.
5. The car might be at the car park.
6. Visitors are not allowed to stay in the hospital after 8 o’clock.
7. Will the children be allowed to go to the theatre tomorrow?
8. He might go to the university.
9. He may go to the university.

D) Write in English.

1. Quizá visitemos a Rosa el viernes.
2. Vendré a la fiesta, pero es posible que llegue tarde.
3. Puede que se haga rico, pero no lo creo.
4. Podré quedarme hasta tarde.

Ans-

1. We may visit Rosa on Friday.
2. I’ll come to the party, but I may be late.
3. He might get rish but I don’t think so.
4. I’ll be allowed to stay late.

E) Complete these sentences with MUST, MUSTN'T, NEEDN'T or HAVE TO.

1. Why are you still waiting? You ____________ wait any more.
2. Some years ago in Spain, men ____________ do military service.
3. Sarah is a nurse, sometimes she ____________ work at weekends.
4. Why does she want to decide now? She ____________ answer until tomorrow
5. I didn't have any money with me, so I ____________ borrow some.
6. I eat too much chocolate, I really ____________ stop.
7. They've been very rude, they ____________ apologise tomorrow.
8. You ____________ borrow my books without asking.
9. I'm sorry, you ____________ smoke here.
10. You ____________ take that money, it isn't yours.
11. He ____________ be inside that room, I've seen him come in!

Ans-

1. needn’t  2. had to  3. has to  4. needn’t  5. had to
6. must  7. must  8. mustn’t  9. mustn’t  10. mustn’t  11. must

F) Write in English.

1. Antonio no tiene que levantarse a las seis de la mañana.
2. Tengo que ir al médico esta tarde.
3. ¿Tendrás que trabajar el sábado por la tarde?
4. Patricia no tuvo que esperar mucho el autobús.
5. El dinero tiene que estar aquí.
6. No hace falta que trabajes tanto.
7. Tienes que visitar el museo de la ciudad, es muy interesante.
8. Es tarde, creo que debería irme a casa.
9. Nunca he podido entender los verbos modales en inglés.
10. Mañana no tendré que levantarme pronto.
11. No hace falta que la canguro venga mañana, yo me quedaré en casa a cuidar de los niños.

Ans-

1. Antonio must get up at 6 a.m.
2. I have to go to the doctor this afternoon.
3. Will you have to work on Saturday afternoon?
4. Patricia had to wait for the bus very long.
5. The money must be here.
6. You needn’t work so much.
7. You must visit the city museum, it is very interesting.
8. It is late, I think I should go home.
9. I have never been able to understand modal verbs in English.
10. Tomorrow I won’t have to get up early.
11. The baysitter needn’t come tomorrow, I’ll stay home to look after the children.

G) Fill in the gaps with a modal verb.

1. You ____________ fall asleep when you are driving.
2. You ____________ feed the cat, it isn't hungry.
3. ____________ you help me move the furniture?
4. A fish ___________ swim, but it ____________ fly.
5. The children ____________ leave school early tomorrow.
6. You ____________ wait any longer, you ____________ go now.
7. The fire spread quickly but everyone ____________ escape.
8. You ____________ drive so fast, we're not late.
9. ____________ we go climbing? - No, let's go swimming.
10. You can only smoke in the canteen, you ____________ smoke in this room.
11. You ____________ leave medicines in places where children can get hold of them.
12. My grandfather was very clever, he ____________ speak four languages.
13. I'm hungry. - Don't worry, I ____________ make a sandwich for you.
14. You ____________ shout, I can hear you.
15. She's got temperature, she ____________ go out today, she ____________ stay in bed.
16. The boy fell into the river but we ______________ rescue him.
17. Yes, you ______________ learn the verbs before the exam.
18. ____________ I borrow your bicycle tomorrow?
19. Dad, you ____________ smoke so much, it's bad for you.
20. Sir, ____________ I make a suggestion?
21. We are'n't sure about tomorrow, but we ____________ go to the beach.
22. I arrived home at eleven p.m. because I ____________ work late.
23. She hates ____________ get up early.
24. Mary keeps crying, she ____________ have a problem.
25. I think you ____________ take the train, it's faster than the bus.
26. ____________ I ask you for the next dance?
27. Don't wait up for me. I ____________ stay in town tonight.
28. The milkman ____________ put water in the milk.
29. If you go to town, you'll ____________ do some shopping.
30. You ____________ bring an umbrella, it isn't going to rain.
31. Do you think you ____________ tell your teacher what happened?

Ans-

1. mustn’t  2. needn’t  3. Can / Could  4. can – can’t  5. will be allowed to  6. needn’t – can
7. was able to  8. needn’t  9. Could  10. can’t  11. mustn’t  12. could
13. can  14. needn’t  15. mustn’t – must  16. were able to  17. must
18. Can / Could / May  19. shouldn’t  20. Could  21. may  22. had to
23. having to  24. must  25. should  26. May  27. may  28. mustn’t
29. be able to  30. needn’t  31. should

H) Translate the following sentences into English.

1. Después de intentarlo mucho, pudimos abrir la caja.
2. Nos permitieron ver a mi primo, que estaba en la cárcel.
3. Si podemos encontrar la llave, podremos abrir la puerta.
4. ¿Puedo salir antes de que toque el timbre, por favor?
5. Ann ha encontrado una asistenta. Ya no tiene que hacer el trabajo de casa.
6. No hace falta que traigais los libros mañana.
7. Puede que no venga a trabajar mañana, está muy resfriado.
8. No tengo dinero, ¿puedes prestarme algo?
9. No debes decirle esto a nadie, es un secreto.
10. Podría ser algo mayor que nosotros, pero no es posible que tenga 40 años.

Ans-

1. After trying hard, we were able to open the box.
2. We were allowed to see my cousin, who was in prison.
3. If we can find the key, we’ll be able to open the door.
4. May I leave before the bell ring, please?
5. Ann has found an assistant. She neen’t do the housework any longer.
6. You needn’t bring the books tomorrow.
7. He may not come to work tomorrow, he’s got a serious cold.
8. I haven’t got any money, could you lend me some?
9. You mustn’t tell anyone, it’s a secret.
10. He could be a bit older than us, but he can’t be 40.

I) Rewrite these sentences using the modals or semi-modals in brackets.

1. It is against the law to drive without a licence. (mustn’t)
2. Perhaps Sarah lends Simon some money. (may)
3. It is sometimes very hot here in the summer. (can)
4. Would you like me to bring you some magazines? (shall)
5. It isn't necessary to be over 18 to get married. (needn’t)
6. It is important for me to pass the exam. (must)
7. It will not be necessary for you to come tomorrow. (have to)
8. Perhaps it will rain tonight. (may)
9. It is against the law to drive without a seat belt. (mustn’t)
10. There's a small possibility that he comes on a motorbike. (might)

Ans-

1. You mustn’t drive without a licence.
2. Sarah may lend Simon some money.
3. It can be very hot here in the summer.
4. Shall we bring you some magazines?
5. You needn’t be over 18 to get married.
6. I must pass the exam.
7. You won’t have to come tomorrow.
8. It may rain tonight.
9. You mustn’t drive without a seat belt.
10. He might come on a motorbike.

J) Rewrite these sentences so that they have the same meaning.

1. You may not smoke in this classroom. You …………….
2. Perhaps he comes to the party. He .................
3. You can come but it isn't necessary. You ..........
4. He wasn't able to lift the piano. He ......................
5. She isn't allowed to enter the room. She .................
6. Do you know how to drive a lorry? ......................
7. I don't believe you are a policeman. You ..................
8. He ought to study more. He ..........
9. I'm almost sure he is French. He ....................
10. I suggest you get a second opinion. You ...........................

Ans-

1. You are not allowed to / cannot smoke in this classroom.
2. He may come to the party.
3. You needn’t come.
4. He couldn’t lift the piano.
5. She cannot / may not enter the room.
6. Can you drive a lorry?
7. I can’t be a policeman.
8. He should study more.
9. He must be French.
10. You should get a second opinion.

K) Rewrite these sentences so that they have the same meaning. They can be PRESENT or PAST

1. I'm sure they went away yesterday. They ....
2. It isn't necessary for you to go. You ....
3. Perhaps Frank will win the pools. Frank ....
4. I don't believe he took the money. He ....
5. It was wrong of him to break it. He ...
6. It's forbidden to drive on the right in Great Britain. You ....
7. Is it alright if I use your phone?
8. Perhaps George won't have time. George ....
9. Perhaps he didn't have time. He ....
10. I suppose they enjoyed the concert. They ....
11. You are not obliged to come back again. You ..............
12. She mustn’t enter. She isn’t ................
13. I was wrong to say you were guilty. I .................
14. You are not allowed to smoke in this classroom. You ...........

Ans-

1. They must have gone away yesterday.
2. You needn’t go.
3. Frank might win the pools.
4. He can’t have taken the money.
5. He shouldn’t have broken it.
6. You mustn’t drive on the right in Great Britain.
7. May I use your phone?
8. George may not have time.
9. He may not have had time.
10. They must have enjoyed the concert.
11. You needn’t come back again.
12. She isn’t allowed to enter.
13. I shouldn’t have said you were guilty.
14. You cannot / mustn’t / may not smoke in this classroom.

 

More questions-

1. Answer the following questions.

[i] Why did the Emperor call the doctor in one morning ?

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[ii] Why did the Emperor ask for a cup of hot water ?

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2. State true or false for the following sentence.

As he was leaving the Emperor’s room, the doctor dropped some tea-leaves

into the Emperor’s bathwater on purpose. --------------

3. Give one word for the following.

[i] Something you cannot believe ------------------------------------------

[ii] Something you cannot count ------------------------------------------

4. Fill in the blanks with ai, ei, ie, e , or ea

[i] c h _ w [ii] s_ _ d [iii] b e l _ _ v e [iv] h _ _ g h t

[v] g r _ _ t [vi] a g _ _ n

5. Find the correct spelling in each row and underline it.

[i] wunderful wonderful wonderfull

[ii] emperor emperor emporer

[iii] oferred offerred offered

6. Make the following sentences interrogative.

[i] The girls are reading books.

[ii] He has got a passport.

[iii] The workers were faithful to the company.

7. Underline the subject in the following sentences.

[i] The water in the lake shone brightly in the moonlight.

[ii] On Sunday, a large number of people went to see the trade fair.

[iii] Don’t throw stones at the animals.

 8. Supply the subject in the following sentences. If no subject is needed just put [x].

[i] A ________________ gives the meanings of words.

[ii] ______________is a very cunning animal.

[iii] ______________ don’t make the beach dirty.

9. Supply the predicate in the following sentences.

[i] A year ________________________________________________.

[ii] The Himalayas _________________________________________.

MODAL VERBS
Fill in the blanks using MUST, CAN’T, MAY, MIGHT, COULD, SHOULD, SHOULDN’T and the PAST FORMS of them !