1. Simple Verbs
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2. Definition
A verb expresses an action, a condition, or a state of being

3. Types
Two main types of verbs are ACTION,LINKING, and AUXILLARY verbs

4. Action Verbs
Expresses action. This action could be physical or mental.
The band marches onto the field. (Physical)
The audience expects a great performance. (Mental)

5. Linking Verbs
Links the subject of a sentence to a word in the predicate.
There are two groups of linking verbs: forms of “to be” (is, are, etc) and verbs that express a condition
The instruments are safe in the bus.
The students seemed bored during the trip.

6. Auxiliary Verbs
Also called helping verbs are combined with other verbs to form verb phrases
The stadium is filled to capacity.
We should save a seat for Jeff.

7. Practice We visited my aunt’s house last week.
The ant is red in this light.
Everyone will stay on the parade route until it is over.