Linking/Helping +
Action/ Action Verbs
Action/ Action Verbs
Mr. Perry had advised them about their business in the past.
What is a HELPING VERB?
The opposition's argument was so absurd that nobody took it seriously.
absurd
Did you notice how Emily's writing steadily improved after she signed up for that writer's workshop?
steadily
Hedaya and Shady will do great on all their exams.
What is AND?
The group of teenagers walked over to the mall.
What an ACTION VERB?
The ideal candidate for president is knowledgeable about both foreign affairs and domestic issues.
ideal
Although Jared and Emilia work together, they drive separately in case one of them needs to leave early.
separately
Mostafa is very smart, but she still needs to study.
What is BUT?
The blue whale is an endangered species.
What is a LINKING VERB?
Leroy currently works as a mechanical engineer for a company based in Chicago.
mechanical
The choir from Silvergrove performed brilliantly during the final round of the regional competition.
brilliantly
Nouran will buy pizza or chicken for her lunch.
What is OR?
Anma jumped over the building like Super Girl.
What an ACTION VERB?
Is Mr. Quinn's farm still the major supplier of produce for the grocery store on Sixth Street?
major/grocery (either or both is okay)
Archaeologists often travel to different sites and museums around the world to study ancient civilizations.
often
The friends wanted to go to Seattle, but no one had any money.
What is BUT?
Emad's pants have ripped right down the middle!
What is a helping verb?
Our neighborhood group raised enough money to turn that barren park into an attractive, welcoming place for families to gather.
barren
Dr. Arnold was in the library quite regularly when she was doing research for her new book.
quite or regularly (can be both or either)
The weather was hot yet windy.
What is YET?