Online Grammar Remediation Maine South English Department Created by Jason Marsicano & Megan Palm, 2007

Verbs action –Ex: singing, exiting, breathing, joking, maneuvering linking –Ex: is, are, was, were, have, has, had, etc. verb phrases (multiple words) –Ex: It is raining outside. Is it raining outside?

Identifying Verbs My parents were happy to meet me at the finish line after I had completed the race. Which of the words or phrases above demonstrate an action or a state of being? were = state of being had completed = action / verb phrase

Exercise #1 Identify the verbs or verb phrases in the following sentence. On the way to the mall, Sheila was singing show tunes. *ANSWER* On the way to the mall, Sheila was singing show tunes.

Exercise #2 Identify the verb or verb phrases in the following sentence. Jon would have gone to the Cubs game, but he already missed too many days of school. *ANSWER* Jon would have gone to the Cubs game, but he already missed too many days of school.

Exercise #3 Identify the verb or verb phrases in the following sentence. Would you go to the dance with me? *ANSWER* Would you go to the dance with me?.

Exercise #4 Identify the verbs or verb phrases in the following sentence. Melissa went to the party while Paul stayed home to study. *ANSWER* Melissa went to the party while Paul stayed home to study.

Exercise #5 Identify the verb or verb phrases in the following sentence. Do you think Jim was pleased with his team’s performance. *ANSWER* Do you think Jim was pleased with his team’s performance.

Still Confused? Action Verbs Linking Verbs Wide World of Verbs 2. Download these worksheets and see a Writing Center Tutor if you have questions. 3. Complete these online quizzes on your own time: 1. Print out this tip sheet of the rules for quick reference.tip sheet Page 1 and Page 2