Underline the verbs in the following sentences.

1. I want to be a writer.

2. She said nothing.

3. The boy was throwing stones at the dog.

4. She was dusting the tables and chairs.

5. We are waiting for them.

6. It has been raining since morning.

7. I have finished the work.

8. The thieves have been caught by the police.

9. I will have plenty of time tomorrow.

10. She wants to leave now.

11. The poor widow is struggling to raise her children.

12. This time tomorrow, I will be writing my exam.

13. I received the parcel yesterday.

Answers

1. I want to be a writer. (Simple present)

2. She said nothing. (Simple past)

3. The boy was throwing stones at the dog. (Past continuous tense)

4. She was dusting the tables and chairs. (Past continuous tense)

5. We are waiting for them. (Present continuous tense)

6. It has been raining since morning. (Present perfect continuous tense)

7. I have finished the work. (Present perfect tense)

8. The thieves have been caught by the police. (Present perfect tense – passive)

9. I will have plenty of time tomorrow. (Simple future)

10. She wants to leave now. (Simple present tense)

11. The poor widow is struggling to raise her children. (Present continuous tense)

12. This time tomorrow, I will be writing my exam. (Future continuous tense)

13. I received the parcel yesterday. (Simple past)