What are Verbs?

…a word that expresses action or a state of being.

Ex: We celebrated the Chinese New Year.

The holiday is usually in February.

What are Action Verbs?

…expresses either a physical or mental activity.

Ex: The owls hooted all night. (physical)I believe you. (mental action)

What are Linking Verbs?

state of being verb (was, is, am…) links the subject to a word or group of

words that describes the subject

Ex: I am happy to be a teacher.

Amy looked pale.

What are Forms of the Verb to “Be”?

am were will be can be

is has been shall be should be

are have been may be would have been

was had been might be

What are Helping Verbs?

…helps the main verb express action or state of being.

Examples: Kansas has been named the Sunflower state.

The packages were sent to 401 Main Street.

What are Compound Verbs?

…two or more verbs that are joined by a conjunction (and, or, but) and have the same subject.

Ex: The team played well but lost the game anyway.

Nathan vacuumed the floor and washed the dishes.