Definitions
A verb is...
a word that shows action or expresses a state of being.
Write the verb phrase in the sentence. Circle the helping verbs if there are any.
I am running for president.
am running
Write the helping verbs (if any) in each sentence.
I will draw a picture for my sister.
will
Underline the linking verb and draw arrows to what it is connecting.
The entire team seemed excited for the playoff game!
LV: seemed, arrows to team and excited
Label the verbs as action (A), helping (H), or linking (L). There can be more than one.
I wished upon a star.
Wished-A
An action verb...
expresses a physical or mental action.
Write the verb phrase in the sentence. Circle the helping verbs if there are any.
We could have read three books by now!
could have read
Write the helping verbs (if any) in each sentence.
The quiet girl raised her hand to answer the question.
n/a
Underline the linking verb and draw arrows to what it is connecting.
The dog appeared scared when it saw me.
LV: appeared, connects dog and scared
Label the verbs as action (A), helping (H), or linking (L). There can be more than one.
I will be giving out cookies today.
will be-H
giving-A
A linking verb...
expresses a state of being OR connects the subject to the predicate and describes it
Write the verb phrase in the sentence. Circle the helping verbs if there are any.
Under the bridge they had built a shelter.
had built
Write the helping verbs (if any) in each sentence.
Hogwarts wasn't hiring so I teach muggles instead.
was
Not is an adverb.... do not include in verb phrases!
Underline the linking verb and draw arrows to what it is connecting.
During the Civil War, slavery in the states became an issue that drove people apart.
LV: became, connects slavery and issue
Label the verbs as action (A), helping (H), or linking (L). There can be more than one.
The potato soup tastes amazing!!!
tastes-L
A helping verb...
is placed before other verbs to form verb phrases
Write the verb phrase in the sentence. Circle the helping verbs if there are any.
Do you know my favorite book?
do know
Write the helping verbs (if any) in each sentence.
They had posed for the photographer but he did not take any pictures!
had, did
Not is an adverb... do not include in verb phrases!
Underline the linking verb and draw arrows to what it is connecting.
After the American Revolution, the colonists from the 13 colonies were free from Britain's rule.
LV: were, connects colonists and free
Label the verbs as action (A), helping (H), or linking (L). There can be more than one.
Did you see that cool catch?
did-H
see-A
What are the 8 verbs of being?
Am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been
Write the verb phrase in the sentence. Circle the helping verbs if there are any.
The rowdy class talked for 50 minutes!
talked
Write the helping verbs (if any) in each sentence.
I won't spoil the ending for you!
will
Not is an adverb!!!!! Do not include in verb phrases
Underline the linking verb and draw arrows to what it is connecting.
The little boy looked frightened and sad during the movie.
LV: looked, connects frightened and sad
Label the verbs as action (A), helping (H), or linking (L). There can be more than one.
There will be a test tomorrow, and you seem upset about it.
will-H
be-A
seem-L