Verb Types Learning Target: I can identify the three verb types so that I may better explain the function of verb phrases in general. L.71A
What is a verb? A verb is a word that expresses an action or a state of being. Every sentence has at least one verb.
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Action Verbs are Main Verbs Action verbs are strong enough to be used in sentences all by themselves. I love cheese. I turned the page. An action verb tells what the subject is doing.
Linking Verbs are also Main Verbs Linking Verbs, which are forms of “to be,” are also strong enough to be used in sentences all by themselves. I am a student. Mrs. Kilbourne is our teacher. These verbs are called linking verbs because they link the subject of a sentence with another word in the sentence. A linking verb will equate the subject with the verb.
There are only 13 linking verbs, be, am, is, are, was, were, been, being appear, become, feel, grow, look, seem, remain, smell, sound, stay, taste, turn but most of these linking verbs can also act as action verbs. Remember: A linking verb will equate the subject with the verb. An action verb will not, rather an action verb tells what the subject is doing.
Linking or Action Verbs? Smell You smell nice. You = nice? ___________ I smell apple pie. I = pie? ________________ Grow The plant grew tall. Plant = tall? ____________ I grew carrots in my garden. I = carrots? _____________
Helping Verbs Song (aka auxiliary verbs) Helping verbs help action and linking verbs. A helping verb and a main verb working together are called a verb phrase. Example: Now, I will eat fruits and veggies. Helping verb: Main verb (action verb) Verb phrase: END
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