1. Simple Verbs by Ms. Rice

2. Simple Predicates (verbs) the main word in the complete predicate that expresses actions, conditions, or states of being

3. Linking Verbs amis arewas werebe beingbeen lookappear seembecome remainfeel soundtaste grow smell

4. Verb Phrases consists of two or more words has a main verb and one or more helping verbs

5. Helping Verbs amisarewas werebebeendo doesdidhashave hadcanmaymight shouldcouldwouldshall will

6. Examples One popular hobby is stamp collecting. One popular hobby is stamp collecting. Some people collect stamps from one country only. Some people collect stamps from one country only.

7. Others save stamps from around the world. Others save stamps from around the world. The Underground Railroad has played a special role in our history. The Underground Railroad has played a special role in our history.

8. No one really was hidden underground. A network of sympathetic people would help slaves to freedom.

9. Peace Out!