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Verbs
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Action Verb tell what the subject is doing.-An action verb can be found by asking
the question, “Can I….?”
-Action verbs can be actions of the body or mind. Examples of action verbs:
talk laughthink jump
Action Verbs
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Linking verbs act as an equal sign ( ) for a sentence.
- The subject is not doing anything. Instead it is or is like something else in the sentence.
- Linking verbs tell us that the subject has a word in the predicate that renames it (a noun) or describes it ( an adjective)
- In other words, they are equal.
Linking Verbs
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Linking Verb examples:- Linking verbs include the forms o the verb to
be.- am, is, are, was, were, be, been,
become, being- Linking verbs are also related to the senses.
- tastes, smells, looks, feels, sounds, seems, and more
Linking Verb Examples
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- Get ready for some sentences that use linking verbs
- In each sentence, there will be arrows that show which words are linked or equal in the sentence
Linking Verbs in Action
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- A linking verb will always have a word in the predicate that it links to the subject.
- ALWAYS- Yes, ALWAYS- Let’s see how linking verbs work in
some sentences.
Important Note
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Mr. Hanley is the subject
- Mr. Hanley is the nicest teacher in the school.
The linking verb is is
Think of the linking verb as an equal sign.What is Mr. Hanley equal to?
Teacher is a noun in the predicate that renames the subject.
Linking Verbs in Action
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The trees are beautiful in the fall.
Linking Verbs in Action
Subject
Linking Verb
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The play was exciting.
Subject
Linking Verb
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It seemed like a good idea at the time.
Subject
Linking Verb
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The water tastes funny.
Your Turn
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The couple seems pleasant.
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Ice cream is my favorite dessert.
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The report cards were terrible.
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- There is a way to find out if the word you are looking at is a linking verb or not.
Substitution
If you can substitute is, am, or are for the word you think is a linking verb, and the sentence still makes sense…you are probably right.
Need A Clue?
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- Here is a sentenceThe pie smells delicious.
If we think that smells is a linking verb, let’s substitute one of the words and see if the sentence still makes sense.
The pie is delicious.The sentence still makes sense, so
smells is a linking verb.
Is, Am, Are
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The meatloaf smells like it is overcooked.
If we think that the word smells is a linking verb, replace it with is, am, or are.
The meatloaf is like it is overcooked.
In this case, the sentence doesn’t make sense, so smells is not a linking verb in this sentence.
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-Linking verbs act as equal ( )signs between a noun in the subject and a noun or adjective.
- Linking verbs do NOT show action.- Linking verbs tell us that something is
or is like something else.
- You can substitute is, am, or are to see if the verb is linking.
Linking Verb Re-Cap
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- A helping verb works with a main verb to help you understand what action is taking place.
Elmer was using the computer.
Helping Verbs
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am is are was
were being been be
have has had do
does did shall should
will would may might
must can could
23 Helping Verbs
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- Other things to keep in mind:
~ Not every sentence will have a helping verb with the main verb.
~ When you see an “ing” verb such as “running,” be on the lookout for a helping verb.
Helping Verbs
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Sometimes there is another word which separates the helping verb from the main verb. One common example is “not,” as in :
The boy couldn’t find his socks.
The helping verb is could and the main verb is find.
Helping Verbs
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A sentence may contain up to three helping verbs to the main verb. An example would be:
The dog must have been chasing the cat.
The helping verbs are: must, have, and been; the main verb is chasing.
Helping Verbs
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The girl was running down the street.
Your Turn
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Sarah and John might have been running too, but they had to stay home and do their homework first.
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A car was speeding down the street, and almost hit the girl.
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- A helping verb works with a main verb to help you understand what action is taking place.
-Not every sentence will have a helping verb with the main verb.
- When you see an “ing” verb such as “running,” be on the lookout for a helping verb.
Helping Verb Re-Cap