Action Verb tell what the subject is doing An action verb can be found by asking the question Can I Action verbs can be actions of the body or mind Examples of action verbs ID: 357249
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VerbsSlide2
Action Verb tell what the subject is doing.
-An action verb can be found by asking the question, “Can I….?” -Action verbs can be actions of the body or mind. Examples of action verbs: talk laugh think jump
Action Verbs Slide3
Linking verbs act as an equal sign ( ) for a sentence.
- The subject is not doing anything. Instead it is or is like something else in the sentence. - Linking verbs tell us that the subject has a word in the predicate that renames it (a noun) or
describes it ( an adjective) - In other words, they are equal.
Linking VerbsSlide4
Linking Verb examples:
- Linking verbs include the forms o the verb to be. - am, is, are, was, were, be, been, become, being - Linking verbs are also related to the senses. - tastes, smells, looks, feels, sounds, seems,
and more
Linking Verb ExamplesSlide5
- Get ready for some sentences that use linking
verbs - In each sentence, there will be arrows that show which words are linked or equal in the sentenceLinking Verbs in ActionSlide6
- A linking verb will always have a word in the
predicate that it links to the subject. - ALWAYS - Yes, ALWAYS - Let’s see how linking verbs work in some sentences.
Important NoteSlide7
Mr. Hanley is the subject - Mr. Hanley is the nicest teacher in the school.
The linking verb is
is
Think of the linking verb as an equal sign.
What is Mr. Hanley equal to?
Teacher is a noun in the predicate that
renames the subject.
Linking Verbs in ActionSlide8
The trees are beautiful in the fall.
Linking Verbs in Action
Subject
Linking VerbSlide9
The play was exciting.
Subject
Linking VerbSlide10
It seemed like a good idea at the time.
Subject
Linking VerbSlide11
The water tastes funny.
Your TurnSlide12
The couple seems pleasant.Slide13
Ice cream is my favorite dessert.Slide14
The report cards were terrible.Slide15
- There is a way to find out
if the word you are looking at is a linking verb or not. Substitution If you can substitute is, am, or are for the
word
you think is a linking verb, and the sentence still makes sense…you are probably right.
Need A Clue?Slide16
- Here is a sentence The pie smells delicious. If we think that smells is a linking verb, let’s substitute one of the words and see if the sentence still makes sense. The pie is delicious. The sentence still makes sense, so smells is a linking verb.
Is, Am, AreSlide17
The meatloaf smells like it is overcooked.
If we think that the word smells is a linking verb, replace it with is, am, or are. The meatloaf is like it is overcooked.
In this case, the sentence doesn’t make sense, so smells is not a linking verb in this sentence.Slide18
-Linking verbs act as equal ( )signs between a
noun in the subject and a noun or adjective. - Linking verbs do NOT show action. - Linking verbs tell us that something is or is like something else. - You can substitute is, am, or are to see if the
verb is linking.
Linking Verb Re-CapSlide19
- A helping verb works with a main verb to help you understand what action is taking place.
Elmer was using the computer.Helping VerbsSlide20
am is are was were being been be
have has had do
does did shall should
will would may might
must can could
23 Helping VerbsSlide21
- 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.
Helping VerbsSlide22
Sometimes there is another word which separates the helping verb from the main verb. One common example is “not,” as in : The boy couldn’t find his socks.
The helping verb is could and the main verb is find.
Helping VerbsSlide23
A sentence may contain up to three helping verbs to the main verb. An example would be: The dog must have been chasing the cat. The helping verbs are: must, have, and been; the main verb is chasing.
Helping VerbsSlide24
The girl was running down the street.
Your TurnSlide25
Sarah and John might have been running too, but they had to stay home and do their homework first.Slide26
A car
was speeding down the street, and almost hit the girl.Slide27
- A helping verb works with a main verb to help you understand what action is taking
place.-Not every sentence will have a helping verb with the main verb
.
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When you see an “
ing
” verb such as
“running,” be on the lookout for a helping verb.
Helping Verb Re-Cap