1. Verbs Just Do It

2. Verb Defined A verb is a word that expresses… AN ACTION - Joey punched Sal in the face. A CONDITION - I feel pretty awful right now. A STATE OF BEING - I am thrilled at your news!

3. Two Categories  Two main categories of verbs 1. Action verbs 2. Linking verbs

4. Action Verbs  Action verbs tell what action someone or something is doing The action can be physical or mental.

5. Action Verbs  MENTAL “Mr. Johnson thinks most of us are ready to take this test.”  PHYSICAL “We worked hard on the grammar homework.”

6. Linking Verbs A linking verb does not express action like we think of “action” It links the subject of a sentence to a word in the predicate

7. Linking Verbs  “School is the best part of my life.” (cough, cough, cough)  “Sophie looks miserable when we study grammar.”

8. Linking Verbs – 2 types  Forms of the verb “to be” “I am happy.” “My shoes are wet.”  Verbs that express condition “Everyone looks bored with grammar.” “Most of you seem intelligent.”

9. The Linking Verbs  “to be” verbs is are am was were been being  Verbs that express condition seemremain becomegrow smelltaste feelsound lookappear

10. Linking or Action? BE CAREFUL: The same verb can be linking or action, depending how it is used  Action “The cook tastes the fish before serving it.”  Linking “This fish tastes delicious.”

11. Be Careful! Infinitives are NOT verbs BE CAREFUL: An infinitive (the word “to” followed by a verb), is NOT a verb I am going to go to the store. How hard is it to operate this computer? It is hard to feel bad for criminals.

12. Helping Verbs Other things to keep in mind: Not every sentence will have a helping verb with the main verb. When you see an "ing" verb such as "running", be on the lookout for a helping verb also.

13. Verb Phrases Action and linking verbs are sometimes combined with one or more auxiliary verbs -- also called helping verbs -- to form a verb phrase. “We are going on vacation.”

14. Now get this straight! I’m going to say it once…. Verb phrases are VERBS! You got it?!!

15. Auxiliary Verbs  “Mrs. Felipe’s students should understand nouns and pronouns by now.”  “Cam has been questioned hot a lot today.” Auxiliary verbs Main verbs

16. Auxiliary Verbs  The most common auxiliary verbs are forms of… be (am, is, are, was, were, be, been, being) have (have, has, had) do (do, does, did)

17. Auxiliary Verbs  Other common auxiliaries… canshall couldwill shouldmay wouldmight must

18. Verb Phrases Verb phrases are formed by the combination of one or more auxiliary (helping) verbs and a main verb The coach was shouting at Nate all day long. Nate Coach

19. Verb Phrases Auxiliary VerbMain VerbVerb Phrase hadbeenhad been havehadhave had wasdoingwas doing could havehelpedcould have helped might have beenseenmight have been seen is beingrepairedis being repaired

20. Verb Phrases Be careful!! Auxiliary verb(s) and the main verb may be separated by one or more words that are not part of the verb phrase.

21. Verb Phrases-Separated “Jenna could not believe her brother would not let her borrow his ipod.” “Your parents will never forgive you when I call home to tell them what you did in class.” “Our coach might not have been kidding when he hinted at a tough workout tomorrow.” The underlined words are NOT verbs and are not part of these verb phrases

22. Verb Phrases-Contractions BE CAREFUL - Contractions like “couldn’t” and “shouldn’t” and “can’t” frequently HIDE auxiliary verbs and make verb phrases hard to find

23. Verb Phrases-Contractions Sentence with contractions “You shouldn’t come to practice today if you’re feeling that badly.” Same sentence with contractions written out “You should not come to practice today if you are feeling that badly.” Same sentence with verb phrases underlined “You should not come to practice today if you are feeling that badly.”

24. Noun or Verb? There are many words that can be used as nouns or verbs. Be on your little Sponge Bob toes! “Our club is in good shape financially.” (noun) “Shape up or get out!” (verb) Be careful kids!!

25. Let’s Review! Action Verbs Action Verbs Linking Verbs Linking Verbs Helping/Main Verbs Helping/Main Verbs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

35. Ready? Let’s get started!

36. They are watching television.

37. Verb: are watching

38. They are watching television. Verb: are watching Type: helping/main

39. Frank was tired after work.

40. Verb: was

41. Frank was tired after work. Verb: was Type: linking verb

42. My dad drove his car to the store.

43. Verb: drove

44. My dad drove his car to the store. Verb: drove Type: action verb

45. Finding Nemo is her favorite movie.

46. Verb: is

47. Finding Nemo is her favorite movie. Verb: is Type: linking verb

48. I did my homework right after school.

49. Verb: did

50. I did my homework right after school. Verb: did Type: action verb

51. Ann was cooking dinner in the kitchen.

52. Verb: was cooking

53. Ann was cooking dinner in the kitchen. Verb: was cooking Type: helping/main

54. The boys were playing in the park.

55. Verb: were playing

56. The boys were playing in the park. Verb: were playing Type: helping/main

57. Sarah competed in the track meet.

58. Verb: competed

59. Sarah competed in the track meet. Verb: competed Type: action verb

60. The ocean water tastes salty.

61. Verb: tastes

62. The ocean water tastes salty. Verb: tastes Type: linking verb

63. Thomas raised his hand.

64. Verb: raised

65. Thomas raised his hand. Verb: raised Type: action verb

66. The teacher answered his question.

67. Verb: answered

68. The teacher answered his question. Verb: answered Type: action verb

69. Randy is studying for his grammar test.

70. Verb: is studying

71. Randy is studying for his grammar test. Verb: is studying Type: helping/main

72. They will be late to the party.

73. Verb: will be

74. They will be late to the party. Verb: will be Type: linking verb

75. I am thirsty after all that running.

76. Verb: am

77. I am thirsty after all that running. Verb: am Type: linking verb

78. We have learned a lot about verbs.

79. Verb: have learned

80. We have learned a lot about verbs. Verb: have learned Type: helping/main

81. Great job!