Action Verbs
What is an action verb?
A verb that shows what the subject is doing; shows action
What is a linking verb? Define or give an example.
A linking verb expresses a subjects state of being.
Examples: is, am, were, has, have, etc.
What is a helping verb? Define or give an example
A verb that helps a main verb express tense, mood, or voice.
Example: will, has, have, had, etc.
What is the subject of a sentence?
The person, place, thing, or idea that the sentences is about; typically performs the actions of the verb or is described by the verb
Describe the difference between a proper noun and a common noun
A proper noun names a specific noun and is always capitalized.
A common noun is just a general noun and doesn't need capitalization.
Identify the action verb in this sentence: The horse trotted gracefully.
trotted
Identify the linking verb in this sentence: "She is a talented dancer."
is
Identify the helping verb in the sentence: "He has completed his homework tonight."
has
Identify the subject: "The dog lounged lazily in the afternoon sun."
dog
What is a pronoun?
A pronoun replaces a noun in a sentence
What action verb can replace "walk" in the sentence: "She walks to school."?
strolls, runs, jogs, skips, etc.
Which linking verb can be used in the sentence?: "The soup __ hot."?
is, was
Which are the helping verbs in this sentence: "I am taking swim lessons this Summer and will learn to swim by the end of the Summer."
am, will
Which word is the subject in the sentence: "The children happily chased the lightening bugs in the evening Summer sun."
children
Which is the pronoun in the sentence: "My son started Kindergarten this year."
My
Find the action verb in the sentence: "The chef prepares delicious meals."
prepares
Find the linking verb in the sentence: "They are excited about the game and will cheer their team on!"
are
Which helping verb can be used in the sentence: "They ____ go get snack afterwhile."
can, will, should
What two things does a sentence always need to be a sentence?
A verb and a subject
What is the antecedent in the following sentence: "My son started Kindergarten this year."
(hint: an antecedent is the noun the pronoun refers to)
unclear
Create a sentence using an action verb. You have 10 seconds
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Create a sentence using a linking verb. You have 10 seconds
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Find the helping verb in the sentence: "Although it was raining, they were still playing football."
were
Find the subject(s) in the sentence: My brother and I plan to go to the racetrack tomorrow."
Name the pronoun and the antecedent in the following sentence: "When the Amazon package arrived, it was damaged on the side."
pronoun- it
antecedent- package