1. Parts of Speech
Verbs

2. A verb is a word or group of words that expresses time while showing an action, a condition, or the face that something exists.
An action verb tells what action someone or something is performing.
A linking verb is a verb that connects its subject with a noun, pronoun, or adjective that identifies or describes the subject.

3. The Forms of Be (Linking Verbs)
Basic
Present
Future
Past Am
Am being
Can be
Have been
Are
Are being
Could be
Has been Is
Is being
May be
Had been
Was
Was being
Might be
May have been
Were
Were being
Must be
Shall be
Might have been
Should be
Shall have been
Will be
Should have been
Would be
Will have been
Would have been

4. Other Linking Verbs OTHER LINKING VERBS Appear Look Sound Become
Remain
Stay
Feel
Seem
Taste
Grow
Smell
Turn

5. Transitive vs. Intransitive
A transitive verb directs action toward someone or something named in the same sentence.
Example: Jack shot the puck.
(Shot what? Puck)
An intransitive verb does not direct action toward anyone or anything named in the same sentence.
Example: The team practiced on the outdoor field.
(Practiced what? No answer)
Because linking verbs do not express action, they are always intransitive. Most action verbs can be either transitive or intransitive, depending on the sentence. However, some action verbs can only be transitive, and other can only be intransitive.
Transitive Example: I wrote a letter from New Mexico.
Intransitive Example: The secretary wrote quickly.

6. Verb Phrase- A verb phrase consists of a main verb and one or more helping verbs.
Verb Phrases: I will be taking a horse-and-carriage ride.
I should have been watching when I crossed the road.
OTHER LINKING VERBS Do
Have
Shall
Can
Does
Has
Should
Could
Did
Had
Will
May
Would
might
Must