Writing with Verbs
What is a verb?
an action; tells what the subject does
Tell me 3 helping verbs.
am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been, have has, had, do, does, did, can, could, will, would, shall, should, may, might, must
Tell me 3 linking verbs.
appear, become, feel, grow, look, remain, seem, smell, sound, stay, taste, turn, etc....... ANYTHING THAT IS A STATE-OF-BEING
Name the direct object(s) in the following sentence.
Many workers create a show for TV.
show
Identify the P.N. or P.A. in the following sentence.
A publishing house is a bookmarking company.
P.N. - company
Tell whether the verb in the following sentence is transitive or intransitive.
United States citizens have certain special rights and certain responsibilities.
have; transitive
have right; have responsibilities
Identify the verb in the following sentence. Tell whether it is an action verb or state-of-being verb.
The Golden Age of Broadcasting began in 1925.
verb: began
action verb
Tell me the helping verb(s) and main verbs in the following sentence.
Dozens of people might gather around one television set.
h.v. - might
main verb - gather
Name the linking verb in the following sentence.
The students appeared to enjoy the assignment.
appeared
Name the direct object(s) in the following sentence.
The producer chooses a script and director.
script; director
Identify the P.N. or P.A. in the following sentence.
As of 2020, there are 20 publishing companies that are successful in the U.S.
P.A. - successful
Tell whether the verb in the following sentence is transitive or intransitive.
Not all immigrants become citizens.
become; intransitive
become is a linking verb
Identify the verb in the following sentence. Tell whether it is an action verb or state-of-being verb.
The blooming onion tastes very salty.
verb: tastes
state-of-being verb
Tell me the helping verb(s) and main verbs in the following sentence.
In 1945, no more than 10,000 TV sets could be found in the U.S.
h.v. - could be
main verb - found
Name the linking verb in the following sentence.
These types of shows seem most popular.
seem
Name the direct object(s) in the following sentence.
The director makes many artistic and technical decisions.
decisions
Identify the P.N. or P.A. in the following sentence.
The publisher is the director of a publishing house.
P.N. - director
Tell whether the verb in the following sentence is transitive or intransitive. Give the Direct Object if it is transitive.
New citizens take an oath of allegiance to this country.
take; transitive
direct object: oath
Identify the verb in the following sentence. Tell whether it is an action verb or state-of-being verb.
The imaginative programs all seemed entertaining.
verb: seemed
state-of-being verb
Tell me the helping verb(s) and main verbs in the following sentence.
Within a few years new TV stations had sprung up everywhere.
h.v. - had
main verb - sprung
Name the linking verb in the following sentence.
Many dramatic shows have also been successful and appreciated.
have; been
Name the indirect object(s) in the following sentence.
Many citizens write the editors letters.
editors
Identify the P.N. or P.A. in the following sentence.
Bach's music became popular for its power.
P.A. - popular
Tell whether the verb in the following sentence is transitive or intransitive. Give the Direct Object if it is transitive.
They study United States history.
study; transitive
direct object: history
Identify the verb(s) and list the type of each.
Our teacher was not at school, and the substitute could not find the plans.
was (state-of-being)
could find (action)
Fill in the blank with an appropriate helping verb.
We ______ soon see even more exciting changes in the TV industry.
might, may, should, could, will, shall
Name the six linking verbs in the following sentences.
While the pie smells delicious, it looks kind of spoiled; I think you might become ill if you eat any. I would have already thrown it out.
smells
looks
might become
would have
Name the indirect object(s) in the following sentence.
Writers tell them their feelings about current events and problems.
them
Identify the P.N. or P.A. in the following sentence.
Mozart was a composer of classical music.
P.N. - composer
Tell whether the verb in the following sentence is transitive or intransitive. Give the Direct Object if it is transitive.
Citizenship also requires a residence of five years.
requires; transitive
direct object: residence