2. Verbs show action or being.

4. Every sentence has a verb.

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6. There are different types of verbs. Some show action, and some don’t.

7. An action verb shows action. It tells what the subject of the sentence does.

8. Action Verbs Bill hit the ball. The cat purred softly. I walk to school. Susan spoke to me.

9. A linking verb links, or connects, the subject to the predicate. It does not show action.

10. Common Linking Verbs am is are was were be been seems feels tastes

11. Linking Verbs We are hungry. He was late to school. The winner is Josie. The rose smells good.

12. A helping verb helps a main verb. The helping verb comes before the main verb.

13. Helping/Main Verbs I am eating my lunch. Ed has taken the test. We were talking.

14. Turn to a neighbor. Quickly review the three types of verbs.

15. Practice Time In the following sentences, see if you can identify the verb.

16. Ready? Let’s get started!

17. They are watching TV.

19. Type: helping/main

20. Tonya was tired after work.

22. Type: linking verb

23. My dad drove his car to the store.

25. Type: action verb

26. Frozen is her favorite movie.

28. Type: linking verb

29. I did my homework right after school.

31. Type: action verb

32. Ann was cooking dinner in the kitchen.

34. Type: helping/main

35. The boys were playing in the park.

37. Type: helping/main

38. Sarah competed in the track meet.

40. Type: action verb

41. The ocean water tastes salty.

43. Type: linking verb

44. Ty raised his hand.

46. Type: action verb

47. The teacher answered his question.

49. Type: action verb

50. Sam is studying for his grammar test.

52. Type: helping/main

53. They will be late to the party.

55. Type: linking verb

56. I am thirsty after all that running.

58. Type: linking verb

59. We have learned a lot about verbs.

61. Type: helping/main

62. Draw the word “verb” in a way that illustrates its meaning.

63. Great job!