Types of Verbs
What are the three types of verbs?
Action, Linking, Helping
The runner sprints for 30 yards.
What is the action verb in this sentence?
Sprints
I am hungry.
What is the linking verb in this sentence?
Am
I should go to class soon.
What are the helping verbs in this sentence?
Should
A linking verb can be replaced by what in the sentence?
=
What is the function of an action verb?
To state what the noun is doing
The hot dog pants while laying in the sun.
What is the action verb in this sentence?
Pants
Shaune was lucky to get out of there!
What is the linking verb in this sentence?
Was
That kid can ride his bicycle by himself!
What are the helping verbs in this sentence?
Can
Define a verb
A verb shows action (action verbs), shows a state of being (linking verbs), or otherwise helps to make a statement (helping verbs)
What is the function of a linking verb?
To connect the subject (noun or pronoun) to a predicate adjective or predicate nominative complement.
Activists question the status quo and look for a better way.
What are the action verbs in this sentence?
Question, look
We will be smarter after learning something new soon.
What is the linking verb in this sentence?
will be
I promise I did not make that spill!
What are the helping verbs in this sentence?
Did
(Not is an adverb)
Name the "to be" verbs.
am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been
What is the function of a helping verb?
To extend the meaning of the action verb, usually indicating tense or degree
When the actor acts, the director directs, and the camera records.
What are the action verbs in this sentence?
Acts, directs, records
They are patient while they wait for their teacher.
What is the linking verb in this sentence?
Are
She would have been punished for her actions.
What are the helping verbs in this sentence?
Would have been
What is the difference between a linking and a helping verb?
linking connects a subject and something about the subject, while helping verbs "help" the main verb
Name an example of each type of verb
EX:
Action- run, walk, sleep, sit, stand, wait, talk
Linking- is, am, are, will be, was, were
Helping- can, do, has, have, is, am, are, will be
Jose paints a portrait of Selena while she plays the piano.
What are the action verbs in this sentence?
Paints, plays
He and I were hopeful at the time.
What is the linking verb in this sentence?
Were
They have been waiting for class.
What are the helping verbs in this sentence?
Have been
You cannot have a helping verb without...
a main verb!