Home > English > Grammar > Parts of Speech > VerbsIdentify the verb in the sentence: ‘He was reading the book.’A. Was B. Reading C. Book D. HeAnswer: ReadingAdditional Information: 'Reading' is the main action verb in the past continuous tense. Subjects: Verbs, Parts of SpeechRelated MCQsWhat type of verb expresses an action that is completed?Which verb is often used as a helping verb?What is the simple past tense of ‘to drink’?Which verb is a stative verb?What type of verb is ‘to seem’?Which verb is in the past tense?Which verb is in the future perfect tense? ‘By next year, I _____ my degree.’What is the correct form of ‘to teach’ in the past tense?What is the gerund form of ‘to read’?Which verb form is used in the sentence: ‘I will be ___ to the event.’?What is the past tense of ‘to find’?Identify the main verb in the sentence: ‘They are studying for exams.’What type of verb is ‘seem’ in the sentence ‘He seems happy’?Identify the main verb in the sentence: ‘They are playing basketball.’What is the future continuous tense of ‘to sleep’?