VERBS They bring the hurt on

Vhat is a Verb? A word used to express an action, a condition, or a state of being. Three Different Kinds of Verbs Action verbs Linking Verbs Helping Verbs

Action Verbs A verb is used to express an action, condition, or a state of being. An Action Verb tells what the subject does. Marlin and Dori looked for Nemo Nemo tried to escape from the fish tank.

Compound Verb A compound verb is made up of two or more verbs that have the same subject. The jellyfish sting ached and pounded. The sea turtle gave advice and provided directions to Sydney.

PRACTICE ! PRACTICE ! PRACTICE ! Write 3 sentences with a simple action verb. Write 3 sentences with a compound verb.

Verb Phrases helping verbs? A verb phrase is made up of a main verb and one or more helping verbs. helping verbs?

Helping Verbs Help main verbs express action or show time. Usually cannot stand by themselves Technology changes cities Technology will change cities Main verb Helping verb Main verb

Identify the Helping Verbs The boys do swim everyday. She may sing at the concert. I wish Margo could go with us to the beach.

Common Helping Verbs Forms of be Is, am, are, was, were, be, been Forms of do Do, does, did Forms of have Has, have, had Others May, might, can, should, could, would, shall, will

Linking Verbs A linking verb links the subject with a noun or an adjective that tells more about the subject. Chum is a vegetarian shark Crush was 150 years old Nemo appeared dead in the bag. Dori felt bad when Marlin left.

Common Linking Verbs Forms of be Be, is, am, are, was, were, been, being Verbs that Express condition Appear, become, feel, grow, look, remain, smell, sound, taste.

Homework—Due Tomorrow Linking / Action / Helping Verb Worksheet 1-10 Identify what kind of verb is in the sentence Linking (L) helping and main (HM) action verb (main verb) (A) 11-25 Write down verb phrase Underline helping verb or linking verb if present.