VerbsThere are several kinds of

verbs:

- Main/Action verbs

- Helping verbs

- Linking verbs

Action VerbsAn action verb is a word that names an action.

- It may contain more than one word. - It may have a main verb and a helping verb.

Subject or Predicate?In which part of a sentence will you find an action verb?

Predicate!

Tom and Katie ate all of the birthday cake.__

Let’s find some verbs…

• Many children finish their homework before dinner.

• Some students work on projects every night.• Before bedtime, they read for 30 minutes.

• Mothers review spelling words with their children.

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More verb practice…

The men danced the jig.

The women clapped loudly.

They all wore unusual clothing.

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Helping Verbs

When you have a simple predicate ofmore than one word, one word is themain verb and the other is the helpingverb.

Ex. Susie cried. Susie has cried for ten minutes. Susie has been crying for hours.

Helping VerbsSometimes simple predicate of more

than oneword, one word is the main verb and the

otheris the helping verb.The MAIN VERB tells what the subject does or is.

The HELPING VERB helps the main verb show an action or make a statement.

EX. Megan’s mom is bringing in cookies to school.

main verbhelping verb

Linking VerbsA linking verb does not show action.It links the subject of a sentencewith a noun or adjective in the

predicate.

Ex. My sister is a dancer. Her classes are fun. The recital was wonderful.

Let’s Practice…Find the verb.

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Tracy studied at a clown school.

Her teachers were clowns.

She painted her face blue.

Her nose is round and red.

Clowns are cheerful.

Is it action or linking?

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