Kinds of Verbs. As you know, every sentence has two parts, the subject and the predicate. As you know, every sentence has two parts, the subject and the.

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Kinds of Verbs

As you know, every sentence has two parts, the subject and the predicate. As you know, every sentence has two parts, the subject and the predicate. The key word in the predicate is the verb. The key word in the predicate is the verb. The verb tells what the subject of the sentence is, has, does, or feels. The verb tells what the subject of the sentence is, has, does, or feels. Burt works at the park. Burt works at the park. He trims the trees. He trims the trees. He loves his job. He loves his job. He paints the benches. He paints the benches.

Action Verbs Most verbs are action verbs. Some action verbs refer to physical action that can be seen by other people. Most verbs are action verbs. Some action verbs refer to physical action that can be seen by other people. Others refer to mental action that cannot be seen. Others refer to mental action that cannot be seen. Physical Action: The gardener feeds the ducks. Physical Action: The gardener feeds the ducks. Mental Action: She likes the migrating birds best. Mental Action: She likes the migrating birds best.

Linking (Being) Verbs Other verbs express a state of being. Other verbs express a state of being. These verbs do not refer to action of any sort. They simply tell what the subject is. These verbs do not refer to action of any sort. They simply tell what the subject is. Burt is the gardener’s assistant. Burt is the gardener’s assistant. He seems afraid of the swans. He seems afraid of the swans. One swan looks angry. One swan looks angry. In fact, swans are hungry. In fact, swans are hungry.

Linking Verbs A verb that expresses a state of being often functions as a linking verb. A verb that expresses a state of being often functions as a linking verb. A linking verb links, or connects, the subject with a noun or an adjective in the predicate that names or describes the subject. A linking verb links, or connects, the subject with a noun or an adjective in the predicate that names or describes the subject. Peanut is a toad. Peanut is a toad. Peanut is tiny. Peanut is tiny.

The most common linking verbs are forms of “be “: Am, Are Am, Are Is, Was, Were Is, Was, Were Be, Being, Been Be, Being, Been

Other Linking Verbs: Appear Appear Become Become Feel Feel Grow Grow Look Look Seem Seem Remain Remain Smell Smell Sound Sound Stay Stay Taste Taste These linking verbs relate to “senses”.

Practice: Identify the verbs in the sentences below and tell whether they are action or linking verbs. 1. We parked and locked our bicycles in the rack at the library. 2. Once inside, I considered several books about wild animals. 3. All of the books looked interesting. 4. Finally, I decided on one about tropical birds. 5. The book described many birds from countries in Central and South America. 6. I especially liked the photographs of colorful birds in the book. 7. Some of the birds’ feathers are pink, orange, red, and green. 8. I carried the book home in my backpack.

Some verbs can function as either linking verbs or action verbs. Linking Verbs Action Verbs The lily pond smells stagnant. The squirrel smells its food. The gardener felt tired. She felt the tree’s thick leaves.

How Can You Tell? To help you decide whether a verb is a linking verb, try substituting is or are for the verb. If the sentence still makes sense, the verb is probably a linking verb. To help you decide whether a verb is a linking verb, try substituting is or are for the verb. If the sentence still makes sense, the verb is probably a linking verb. The pigeons look comical. (The pigeons are comical.) The pigeons look comical. (The pigeons are comical.) The swan’s hiss sounds fierce. (The swan’s hiss is fierce.) The swan’s hiss sounds fierce. (The swan’s hiss is fierce.)

Which sentence in each of the following pairs contains a linking verb? 1. A monkey appears from behind a tree. It appears excited. 2. The young deer grew taller. The male deer grew antlers. 3. The koala baby looks cute. It looks for its mother. 4. The koala tastes a leaf. Does it taste good? 5. We smell the eucalyptus tree. It smells pleasant. 6. We feel the tree’s bark. It feels smooth.

Find the verbs in the sentences below. Identify each verb as “action” or “linking”. 1. Photographs, television, and movies show us a variety of unusual creatures. 2. We can see animals in their natural habitat in national parks, nature sanctuaries, or even city parks. 3. Few animals look strange to us today. 4. Some animals still seem unusual, however. 5. The anteater is one example.

Find the verbs in the sentences below. Identify each verb as “action” or “linking”. 6. The head and snout of this animal is a long tube. 7. The front toes and claws of the anteater fold under and the animal actually walks on its knuckles.. 8. It enjoys eating ants and termites. 9. The anteater is a shy, peaceful animal.