Definitions
What is a Verb?
A word that show action or being
Present: teach
Past: Taught
Past Participle: Have taught
His name is Sarge.
Predicate Noun
Can I not do my homework today?
Incorrect
May
You are very funny.
Linking Verb
What is a Direct Object?
A noun or pronoun in the predicate that receives the action.
Give the 3 principal parts of the verb "set".
The hammer is a very handy tool.
Predicate noun
The prophet learned the people every day.
Incorrect
Taught
Have you been to the third floor pool?
Action Verb
What is a predicate adjective?
An adjective that follows a linking verb and describes the subject.
Give the 3 principal parts of the verb "Sit".
Sit, sat, have sat
Mr. Bigart left his crazy socks at home.
Straight line
DO
Have you learned to be content in any situation?
No correction needed.
Sally appears very bashful.
Replace "sometimes linking verb" with form of be.
Answer: Linking Verb
What does "lie" mean?
To rest or recline.
Give the 3 principal parts of the verb "freeze"
freeze, froze, have frozen
Dillon and his chickens lay near the heater all day.
Compound subjects
Preposition phrase so no DO
The younger boys can climb this rope.
No correction needed
Can't you smell them?
Action Verb
Give the meanings of "can" and "may".
Can-to be able to
May-to be permitted
Give the 3 principal parts of the verb "Lay"
Lay, laid, have laid
The apple pie looks nutritious and delicious.
Compound predicate adjectives
Mrs. Hanson said we can choose the song.
Incorrect
May
What are all 14 verbs discussed in this chapter that can act as linking verbs?
Was, Were, Be, Being, Been, is, Am, Are, Sound, Appear, Look, Taste, Smell, Feel