Action
The ancient Egyptians constructed elaborate tombs for their rulers.
constructed
The dessert looks delicious.
looks
John will be arriving at 3:00 P.M.
arriving
I am going to the store today.
am
I have read almost every book in the library.
have read; action verb
Do you recall the family we met on our vacation last summer?
recall
Patience is the best remedy for many troubles.
is
They always wait for the train at 6 o'clock.
wait
I have three dogs and two cats.
have
He has been to the beach many times.
has been; linking verb
He thought about visiting his long distance girlfriend.
thought
Riding in a car will be safer with a seat belt.
will be
I am driving to the beach.
driving
John will arrive at 3:00 P.M.
will
Is the dog sleeping?
is, sleeping; action verb
Artists like to display their work in museums.
display
The sky has been foggy.
has been
She should not have been told about her surprise party.
told
She should go to the park.
should
Jackie runs and plays on the field.
runs, plays; main verbs
The teacher read a book to her students and asked them questions about the story.
read;asked
Sam should have been at school but he got sick.
should have been
I walked to school yesterday.
walked
May I use the bathroom>
may
Carl can name all the presidents of the United States.
can; helping verb