1. Bellwork: Action Verbs
* A verb is a word that expresses action or a state of being.
* An Action Verb tells what action a subject is performing.
Copy each sentence and underline the action verb in each
sentence below:
Cara apologized for her neglect.
We compared the prices of the ties.
The strong quarterback completed the pass.
I need four books for my report on early computers.
A bright red convertible passed us on the highway.
Han pitched a no-hitter yesterday afternoon.
The entire team missed the bus to Atlanta.
Everyone in the room applauded.
Chantelle outlined her report carefully.
All the guests arrived on time.

2. Bellwork: Verb Phrases
* A verb phrase includes a main verb plus any helping or auxiliary verbs. A verb is a word that expresses action or a state of being.
Underline verb phrase in each sentence below:
Most small bears can climb trees.
My grandparents will be visiting us for two weeks.
The telephone has been ringing all day.
Water is always dripping in the sink.
Jamie is wearing her favorite shirt today.
We have lived in Florida for six years.
You should always exercise in comfortable shoes.
People were training dogs in prehistoric times.
My favorite candidate was elected student council president.
The American Youth Hostels organization was founded in 1934.

3. Bellwork: Verb Phrases Day 2
* A verb phrase includes a main verb plus any helping or auxiliary verbs. A verb is a word that expresses action or a state of being.
Underline verb phrase in each sentence below:
People are stung by bees, wasps, and hornets every summer.
The venom can cause death in certain people.
Thousands of people have died from insect stings.
Injections of venom can help allergic people.
It must be given carefully in small doses.
A cold insect will usually fall into a light sleep.
It can be awakened suddenly.
A spurt of venom will be released by the angry insect.
Several hundred insects can be “milked” this way every day.
This new source of venom has saved many lives.