TODAY WE WILL IDENTIFY VERBS THAT ARE OFTEN MISUSED.

Verbs = words that express actionOften = many times

Misused = not used correctly

Objective

When we put a cup on the table, do we sit it down or set it down?

APK

Verbs = words that express action

run swim sing sing

CD

sit – to rest on the lower part of the body with the weight off the feet.

set – to put in some place.

CD

rise – to get up from a lying, sitting, or kneeling position; stand up

raise – to lift up; put up

CD

accept – to take what is offered or given to you. except – leaving out; other than.

CD

passed- to be successful in an examination

past- time gone by

CD

Lie – to be or stay at rest in a horizontal position

lay – to put or set down

CD

We are going to identify verbs that are often misused.

Select the correct sentence.a) Lily set down at the dinner table.b) Lily was setting on the chair in the kitchen.c) Lily will sit on the couch when she watches

television.d) Lily set in her seat during the movie.

1. Read each sentence carefully.2. Identify the verb that is being used.3. Decide if the verb is used correctly or incorrectly.4. Choose the sentence that uses the verb correctly.

GP

We are going to identify verbs that are often misused.

Select the correct sentence.a) Danny past his math test with a perfect score.b) Danny ate very often in the passed.c) Danny past the bus as he drove by.d) Danny passed the very difficult exam. 

1. Read each sentence carefully.2. Identify the verb that is being used.3. Decide if the verb is used correctly or incorrectly.4. Choose the sentence that uses the verb correctly.

GP

Why is it important to be able to identify misused verbs?

Makes you a better reader Makes your writing clearer Helps you become a better

communicator You might see these verbs on the CST

Let’s review what we learned:

What kinds of words express action?

What does it mean when verbs are misused?

Can you identify some verbs that are often misused?