Pattern Practice

This worksheet helps students in Grades 5, 6, and 7 strengthen their understanding of verb patterns by working with verbs that take gerunds, infinitives, or both forms. Through grammar pattern recognition, sentence completion, verb complement analysis, and contextual reading, learners build fluency in applying the correct verb form based on established usage rules and meaning.

Academic Focus

• Grammar Pattern Recognition (Grades 5-7) – Students identify and apply verb patterns involving gerunds, infinitives, or flexible usage.
• Verb Complements and Usage – Learners understand how different verbs control the form that follows them.
• Reading and Completing Sentences – Students use context clues to select grammatically accurate verb forms.
• Language Application in Context – Practice connects abstract grammar rules to everyday actions and decisions.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed to align with standard English grammar instruction and classroom needs.
• Categorized Structure – Grouping verbs supports memory development and pattern retention.
• Analytical Skill Building – Comparing verb behaviors encourages deeper grammatical reasoning.
• Flexible Use – Suitable for independent practice, grammar centers, review lessons, or test preparation.

This verb pattern practice worksheet supports grammar fluency, verb complement mastery, sentence accuracy, and contextual language use. By repeatedly working with categorized verb forms, students gain confidence recognizing and applying correct structures automatically. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool language arts setting, this printable provides focused, no-prep practice with an essential grammar concept that underpins strong writing and communication skills.

This worksheet is part of our gerunds and infinitives worksheets collection.