1. Verb A verb is a word that expresses action or a state of being. An action verb is a verb that expresses either physical or mental activity. Examples: The dog barked at the cat. [physical action] Gina threw the ball to me. [physical action] Tom wished he could go. [mental action] Leslie believed in herself. [mental action]

2. Action Verb What is the subject doing? The watch disappeared without a trace. A long war divided the small nation. Italy won the championship series. Everyone sang and danced when the song played. Whose phone keeps ringing? is a verb that expresses either physical or mental activity.

3. Verb An action verb is a verb that expresses either physical or mental activity. 1.Gail jumped off of the stage. 2.We giggled at the joke. 3.Who wrote that article? 4.Billy dribbled the ball behind his back. 5.Kick the ball past the goalie!

4. Verb An action verb is a verb that expresses either physical or mental activity. 6.For a few dollars, she watched the movie. 7.The old man went to the church. 8.Because of one mistake, she fell down. 9.Who stomped out of this room? 10.Get away from the hot stove!

5. Verb Fill in the blank with a verb that expresses either physical or mental activity. 11. We _________to our next class. 12. Do you __________ what you want? 13. _________to the song carefully. 14.Everyone is __________ at 7:30 tonight. 15.The buzzer ____________ loudly over the intercom.

6. Verb (continued) A linking verb is a verb that expresses a state of being. A linking verb connects, or links the subject to a word or word group that identifies or describes the subject. Examples: I am a football player. [The verb am connects player to the subject I.] The music sounds funny. [The verb sounds links funny to the subject music.]

7. Verb (continued) A linking verb is a verb that expresses a state of being. A linking verb connects, or links the subject to a word or word group that identifies or describes the subject. Examples: She became restless in the tiny cage I feel badly about the result. We are excited to leave class early.

8. linking verbs... The most common linking verb is “be,” which is an irregular verb. am is are was were be being been has been should be can be would have been would be

9. linking verbs... 1.Dara is the most amazing cook ever! 2. After one more study session, we will be ready for the test. 3. Are you excited about the game? 4. Dr. Silva is the most caring doctor I know. 5. Did you notice that the car sounded weird this morning?

10. linking verbs... 6. My sister seemed sad after the movie. 7. You could be the next star! 8. We are so pleased with the results. 9. My black and white cat is pregnant. 10. Mr. Phillips sounded a bit erratic when I talked to him on the phone.

11. Verbs (continued) A helping verb (auxiliary verb) helps the main verb express action or a state of being. Examples: I can speak. We were going to the party. Who was laughing? Has anyone heard

12. Verb (continued) –A helping verb (auxiliary verb) helps the main verb express action or state of being. Examples: –can speak –Were going –Tom has been named to the all star team.

13. Verb (continued) –A verb phrase contains one main verb and one or more helping verbs. Examples: – He can speak more about that later. –They were going to my house. –Tom has been named to the all star team.

14. Adverb –An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. To modify is to describe or make its meaning more definite. Adverbs can answer the following questions: –Where? How often? How long?When? To what extent? How? How much? –Examples: – The dog ran quickly. –Sometimes I don’t like to go to the games.

15. Adverb (continued) –An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. –Examples: – It has been a painfully hot day. –We will leave the classroom immediately. –Dana dribbled the ball skillfully. –When does your practice start?