Grammar J2 Where is the verb?

Old Santa took the reins and said ‘My sacks are full of toys You'll help me give my presents out To all the girls and boys.’ (4)

And he was ... Knocking down the Christmas tree. Eating our mince pies. (2)

We thought he'd be so good to eat. But how were we to know. (3)

He ran into the garden where a sleigh was landing BUMP  (2)

And he was ... Eating all the fairy lights The Christmas cards as well. And as he joined the reindeer gang. The snowflakes softly fell. (3)

We bought a Christmas turkey. In time for him to grow. (2)

For now as Santa's helper Along with Rudolph too He pulls the sleigh along the way With gifts for me and you! (1)

He was too quick for us to catch We didn't know what to do. (3)

That turkey's name was Trouble? And even though we tried. (1)

So he was ... Not a Christmas dinner Not roast nor in a pie Our turkey will be famous Watch for him in the sky

He pulled down all the holly and the decorations too. (1)

And he was ... Pulling at a cracker It really made him jump. (3)

The oven was not big enough. He would not go inside. (1)

The sleigh belonged to Santa Who laughed with such delight. And asked the turkey if he'd help To pull the sleigh that night. (5)

Swallowing the tinsel and trying on Dad's ties. (2)