Verb Forms Exercises
Verb Forms & Phrasal Verbs
Gerunds, infinitives, phrasal verbs and verb patterns
Gerunds (-ing Form)
Gerund exercises covering -ing form rules and usage — gerund as subject, gerund as object, verbs followed by gerunds, gerund after prepositions, fixed expressions with gerunds, and advanced forms including perfect, passive, and possessive gerunds. Multiple choice and worksheet practice with answers and printable PDF worksheets.
Infinitives
Infinitive exercises covering to-infinitive (full infinitive) and bare infinitive forms — verbs followed by infinitives, adjective + to-infinitive, too/enough + to-infinitive, verb + object + to-infinitive, infinitive of purpose, bare infinitive after make/let/help and perception verbs, and advanced types of infinitive including perfect, passive, and continuous infinitives. Learn the key verb patterns for infinitives. Multiple choice and worksheet practice with answers and printable PDF worksheets.
Gerunds and Infinitives
Gerund and infinitive exercises with answers — practise choosing between the gerund (-ing form) and the infinitive (to + verb). Learn the difference between gerund or infinitive with exercises covering verbs followed by gerunds only, verbs followed by infinitives only, verbs taking both forms with no meaning change, and gerund vs infinitive meaning changes (stop, remember, forget, try, regret, go on, mean, need). Multiple choice and worksheet practice with printable PDF worksheets.
Irregular Verbs
Irregular verbs exercises with answers — practise past simple and past participle forms of common irregular verbs online. Choose the correct V2 and V3 forms, learn to tell past simple from past participle, and compare regular and irregular verbs in mixed exercises. From beginner to advanced irregular verbs practice with multiple choice and worksheet modes plus printable PDF worksheets.
Verb to be
Verb to be exercises with answers — complete am is are exercises for the present tense and was were exercises for the past tense online. Practise affirmative, negative, and question forms of 'be' in multiple choice and worksheet modes with printable PDF worksheets.
Verb to have
Verb to have exercises with answers — practise have and has exercises, have got and has got exercises, and have vs have got comparison online. ESL grammar exercises in multiple choice and worksheet modes with printable PDF worksheets.
Verb to do
Verb to do exercises with answers — practise do and does exercises, don't and doesn't exercises, and did and didn't exercises online. ESL grammar exercises in multiple choice and worksheet modes with printable PDF worksheets.
Make vs Do
Make vs Do exercises with answers — practise make and do collocations at A2 and B1 levels. Do vs make exercises and make or do exercises online. ESL grammar exercises in multiple choice and worksheet modes with printable PDF worksheets.
Uses of Get
Uses of get exercises with answers — learn how to use the verb get in English with its different meanings: obtain, become, arrive, get + past participle, get someone to do something, and get something done. Practise sentences with get in multiple choice and worksheet exercises online with printable PDF worksheets.
Phrasal Verbs
Phrasal verbs exercises for A2, B1 and B2 levels covering common phrasal verbs, separable and inseparable phrasal verbs, transitive and intransitive phrasal verbs, phrasal verbs with get, take, look, put, turn, come, go, break and give, multiple meanings in context, and formal equivalents. 140 multiple choice and worksheet questions with answers and printable PDF worksheets.
Stative vs Dynamic Verbs
Stative vs dynamic verbs exercises with answers — practise identifying stative verbs (non-action verbs) and dynamic verbs (action verbs), master dual-function verbs like think, have, see, and taste, and choose the correct simple or continuous form. Multiple choice and worksheet practice with printable PDF worksheets.
Participles
English participle exercises covering present participle (-ing) and past participle (-ed/irregular) verb forms — recognizing participles in sentences, past participles as adjectives, choosing between present and past participles, participles after perception verbs, dangling participles, and advanced participle structures. Multiple choice and worksheet practice with answers and printable PDF worksheets.
Used to / Would
Used to and would exercises with answers — practise used to for past habits and states, didn't use to for negatives, used to vs would for repeated past actions, and be used to, get used to, and used to in three-way distinction drills. Multiple choice and worksheet practice with printable PDF worksheets.
Auxiliary Verbs
Auxiliary verbs exercises with answers — practise identifying auxiliary verbs (be, do, have) and distinguishing them from main verbs. Learn when have is an auxiliary or main verb, master do, does and did as auxiliary verbs, and use the verb to be as an auxiliary in continuous tenses. Covers short answers, question tags, emphatic do and echo questions. Multiple choice and worksheet practice with printable PDF worksheets.
Verb Patterns
Verb patterns exercises with answers — practise linking verbs (look, sound, feel, taste, smell + adjective), verb + dependent preposition collocations, verb + that-clause and wh-clause patterns, ditransitive verbs, and complex transitive structures. Multiple choice and worksheet practice online with printable PDF worksheets.
About These Exercises
Verb forms are at the heart of English grammar. Every sentence relies on verbs, and the way a verb is shaped — as a gerund, an infinitive, an irregular past form, or part of a phrasal verb — changes its meaning and grammar entirely. Knowing the difference between "I enjoy swimming" (gerund) and "I want to swim" (infinitive), between "She went" and "She has gone" (irregular verb forms), or between "look up" and "look after" (phrasal verbs) is essential for accurate, natural English. This section covers 15 verb-form topics: from foundational verbs like the verb to be, verb to have, and verb to do, through everyday challenges like make vs do collocations, stative verbs versus dynamic verbs, used to and would for past habits, and auxiliary verbs, to advanced areas like participles, verb patterns, and the uses of get.
With 66 exercise sets and over 1,300 practice questions, these verb forms exercises build your skills systematically. Every topic includes a detailed grammar lesson explaining the rules, followed by interactive multiple choice and worksheet exercises with answers so you can check your progress instantly. Difficulty progresses from A1 beginner drills on am, is, are, was and were through A2 and B1 practice on gerunds and infinitives, irregular verbs, and phrasal verbs, up to B2 upper-intermediate challenges covering advanced verb patterns and mixed review. All exercises are also available as downloadable PDF worksheets, perfect for offline study, classroom handouts, or exam preparation.
Whether you are an ESL learner building a solid verb foundation, a student preparing for Cambridge, IELTS, or TOEFL, or a teacher looking for ready-made grammar worksheets, these verb form exercises give you everything you need to master English verbs from beginner to upper-intermediate level.
Quick Reference
| Type | Structure | Use | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerunds | Verb + -ing used as a noun | Subject, object, or after prepositions | Swimming is great exercise. |
| Infinitives | to + base verb / base verb (bare infinitive) | After certain verbs, adjectives, and for purpose | She wants to learn English. |
| Gerunds and Infinitives | Verb + -ing or to-infinitive | Choosing the correct form after specific verbs | I enjoy reading. / I want to read. |
| Irregular Verbs | V1 → V2 → V3 (e.g. go → went → gone) | Past simple and past participle forms | She went to the shop yesterday. |
| Verb to Be | am / is / are / was / were | Identity, description, and continuous tenses | They were playing football. |
| Verb to Have | have / has / had / have got | Possession, experience, and perfect tenses | She has finished her homework. |
| Verb to Do | do / does / did (+ base verb) | Questions, negatives, and emphasis | Do you like coffee? |
| Make vs Do | make / do + noun (fixed collocations) | Choosing the correct verb in set phrases | make a decision / do homework |
| Uses of Get | get + adjective / noun / past participle / object + to-inf | Change of state, obtaining, causatives | It's getting cold. / I got my hair cut. |
| Phrasal Verbs | Verb + particle (up / out / off / on ...) | Multi-word verbs with idiomatic meanings | She gave up smoking last year. |
| Stative vs Dynamic Verbs | State verbs (know, like) vs action verbs (run, eat) | Deciding simple or continuous tense | I know the answer. (not "I am knowing") |
| Participles | Present participle (-ing) / past participle (-ed / V3) | Adjectives, reduced clauses, verb forms | Running late, he took a taxi. |
| Used to / Would | used to + base verb / would + base verb | Past habits, repeated actions, and former states | I used to live in London. |
| Auxiliary Verbs | be / do / have (+ main verb) | Forming questions, negatives, tags, and emphasis | Does she speak French? |
| Verb Patterns | Verb + to-inf / -ing / object + to-inf / that-clause | Correct pattern after specific verbs | She advised me to wait. |