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VerbsJust Do It
Verb DefinedA verb is a word that expresses…
AN ACTION - Joey punched Sal in the face.
A CONDITION - I feel pretty awful right now.
A STATE OF BEING - I am thrilled at your news!
Two Categories Two main categories of verbs
1. Action verbs
2. Linking verbs
Action Verbs Action verbs tell what
action someone or something is doing The action can be physical or mental.
Action Verbs MENTAL
“Mr. Johnson thinks most of us are ready to take this test.”
PHYSICAL “We worked hard on the grammar
homework.”
Linking VerbsA linking verb does
not express action like we think of “action”
It links the subject of a sentence to a word in the predicate
Linking Verbs “School is the best
part of my life.” (cough, cough, cough)
“Sophie looks miserable when we study grammar.”
Linking Verbs – 2 types Forms of the verb “to be”
“I am happy.” “My shoes are wet.”
Verbs that express condition “Everyone looks bored with
grammar.” “Most of you seem intelligent.”
The Linking Verbs “to be” verbs
is
are
am
was
were
been
being
Verbs that express condition
seem remainbecome grow
smell tastefeel soundlook appear
Linking or Action?BE CAREFUL: The same verb can be linking or
action, depending how it is used Action
“The cook tastes the fish before serving it.”
Linking “This fish tastes delicious.”
Be Careful! Infinitives are NOT verbs
BE CAREFUL: An infinitive (the word “to” followed by a verb), is NOT a verb
I am going to go to the store.How hard is it to operate this
computer?It is hard to feel bad for criminals.
Helping VerbsOther things to keep in mind: •Not every sentence will have a helping verb with the main verb.
•When you see an "ing" verb such as "running", be on the lookout for a helping verb also.
Verb Phrases
Action and linking verbs are sometimes combined with one or more auxiliary
verbs -- also called helping verbs -- to form a verb phrase.
“We are going on vacation.”
Now get this straight! I’m going to say it once….
Verb phrases are VERBS!You got it?!!
Auxiliary Verbs
“Mrs. Felipe’s students should understand nouns and pronouns by now.”
“Cam has been questioned hot a lot today.”
Auxiliary verbs
Main verbs
Auxiliary Verbs The most common auxiliary
verbs are forms of… be (am, is, are, was, were, be, been, being)
have (have, has, had)
do (do, does, did)
Auxiliary Verbs Other common auxiliaries…
can shallcould willshould maywould might
must
Verb PhrasesVerb phrases are formed by the combination
of one or more auxiliary (helping) verbs and a main verb
The coach was shouting at Nate all day long.
NateCoach
Verb PhrasesAuxiliary Verb Main Verb Verb Phrase
had been had been
have had have had
was doing was doing
could have helped could have helped
might have been seen might have been seen
is being repaired is being repaired
Verb Phrases
Be careful!!
Auxiliary verb(s) and the main verb may be separated by one or more words that are not part of the verb phrase.
Verb Phrases-Separated“Jenna could not believe her brother would not let her borrow his ipod.”
“Your parents will never forgive you when I call home to tell them what you did in class.”
“Our coach might not have been kidding when he hinted at a tough workout tomorrow.”
The underlined words are NOT verbs and are not part of these verb phrases
Verb Phrases-Contractions
BE CAREFUL - Contractions like “couldn’t” and
“shouldn’t” and “can’t” frequently HIDE
auxiliary verbs and make verb phrases hard
to find
Verb Phrases-Contractions
Sentence with contractions“You shouldn’t come to practice today if you’re feeling that badly.”Same sentence with contractions written out“You should not come to practice today if you are feeling that badly.”Same sentence with verb phrases underlined“You should not come to practice today if you are feeling that badly.”
Noun or Verb?There are many words that can be used as nouns or verbs. Be on your little Sponge Bob toes!
“Our club is in good shape financially.” (noun)
“Shape up or get out!” (verb)
Be careful kids!!
Let’s Review!
• Action Verbs• Linking Verbs• Helping/Main
Verbs
There are different types of verbs. Some
show action, and some don’t.
An action verb shows action. It
tells what the subject of the
sentence does.
Action Verbs
Bill hit the ball.The cat purred
softly.I walk to school.
Susan spoke to me.
A linking verb links, or
connects, the subject to the predicate. It
does not show action.
Common Linking Verbs
am is are waswere be beenseems feels
tastes
Linking Verbs
We are hungry.He was late to
school.The winner is
Johnny.The rose smells
good.
A helping verb helps a main
verb. The helping verb comes before the main verb.
Helping/Main Verbs
I am eating my lunch.
Ed has taken the test.
We were talking.
Practice TimeIn the following sentences, see
if you can identify the
verb.
Ready?Let’s get started!
They are watching
television.
They are watching
television.
Verb: are watching
They are watching
television.
Verb: are watchingType: helping/main
Frank was tired after work.
Frank was tired after work.
Verb: was
Frank was tired after work.
Verb: wasType: linking verb
My dad drove his car to the store.
My dad drove his car to the store.
Verb: drove
My dad drove his car to the store.
Verb: droveType: action verb
Finding Nemo is her favorite
movie.
Finding Nemo is her favorite
movie.
Verb: is
Finding Nemo is her favorite
movie.
Verb: isType: linking verb
I did my homework right
after school.
I did my homework right
after school.
Verb: did
I did my homework right
after school.
Verb: didType: action verb
Ann was cooking dinner in the
kitchen.
Ann was cooking dinner in the
kitchen.
Verb: was cooking
Ann was cooking dinner in the
kitchen.
Verb: was cookingType: helping/main
The boys were playing in the
park.
The boys were playing in the
park.
Verb: were playing
The boys were playing in the
park.
Verb: were playingType: helping/main
Sarah competed in the track meet.
Sarah competed in the track meet.
Verb: competed
Sarah competed in the track meet.
Verb: competedType: action verb
The ocean water tastes salty.
The ocean water tastes salty.
Verb: tastes
The ocean water tastes salty.
Verb: tastesType: linking verb
Thomas raised his hand.
Thomas raised his hand.
Verb: raised
Thomas raised his hand.
Verb: raisedType: action verb
The teacher answered his
question.
The teacher answered his
question.
Verb: answered
The teacher answered his
question.
Verb: answeredType: action verb
Randy is studying for his grammar
test.
Randy is studying for his grammar
test.
Verb: is studying
Randy is studying for his grammar
test.
Verb: is studyingType: helping/main
They will be late to the party.
They will be late to the party.
Verb: will be
They will be late to the party.
Verb: will beType: linking verb
I am thirsty after all that running.
I am thirsty after all that running.
Verb: am
I am thirsty after all that running.
Verb: amType: linking verb
We have learned a lot about verbs.
We have learned a lot about verbs.
Verb: have learned
We have learned a lot about verbs.
Verb: have learnedType: helping/main
Great job!