1. VERB? … WHAT IS A VERB?

2. Physical action like smiling
A Verb is a word that shows action (physical or mental) or state of being
Physical action like smiling
…. or sleeping

3. mental action ….
Like thinking …
… or imagine

4. Or a state of being …. (a state of existence)

5. These state of being words are ALWAYS verbs
is Michael Phelps is an excellent swimmer.
are We are all united for one purpose.
was Was Jennifer at the game last night?
were Mark and Leigh were best friends.
am I am not the leader of this outfit.
be Be on your best behavior in school.

6. LET’S REVIEW VERBS AND THEN TRY AN EXERCISE
VERBS (PT.2)
LET’S REVIEW VERBS AND THEN TRY AN EXERCISE

7. ACTION VERBS show an action - - either physical or mental
He catches the ball
(catches shows a physical action)
She imagines great things
(imagines shows a mental action)

8. ACTION VERBS show an action – either physical or mental
The man is wearing good clothes
(is wearing shows physical action)
The little boy is thinking now
(is thinking shows mental action)

9. VERBS OF BEING (Show a state of existence)
The man is strange
(is shows a state of existence)
You will always be my friend
(will be shows a state of existence)

10. VERBS OF BEING Show a state of existence
He has been here for a week
(Has been shows a state of existence)
She was away last week
(was shows a state of existence)

11. LINKING VERBS Link a subject with its complement (either to rename or describe the subject) Linking Verbs – appear, taste, smell, feel, look, sound, grow, seem, remain, become
The linguini tastes delicious
(S) linguini; (LV) tastes; (c) delicious- describe
He became a physician
(s) He; (LV) became; (c) physician - rename

12. VERB ACTIVITY PICTURES
DIRECTIONS:
If the verb picture and sentence is an Action Verb raise Green AV square.
If the verb picture and sentence is a Verb of Being raise the Yellow VOB square.
If the verb picture and sentence is a Linking Verb raise the Red LV square.

13. The volcano erupts yearly.

14. The volcano erupts yearly. Good Job !!! … erupts shows action

15. The flower smelled good

16. The flower smelled good Good Job!!! Smelled is a linking verb

17. Elijah has been defeated this week

18. Elijah has been defeated this week Good Job
Elijah has been defeated this week Good Job!!! Has been is a Verb of being

19. YOU ARE READY … MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!