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Vibrant Verbs
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Identification, Classification, & Application
Essential Questions
l What is the function of a verb? CCSS 3.1.a Explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and their functions in particular sentences.
l Are there important academic vocabulary words that I need to apply when discussing verbs?
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.2.D Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
l What are the different classifications of verbs? CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.L.3 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.
l How do I apply verbs to create vivid text for my reader?
Function of a Verb
l A verb is one of the most important parts of the sentence.
l It tells the subjects actions, events, or state of being.
l It is always found in the predicate of a sentence.
Classifications of Verbs
l Action l Being Verbs (To be) l Linking l Helping/Main Verbs l Infinitives (to + verb) to go, to talk, to walk
Action Verbs
l Ac#on Verbs (AV) express physical or mental ac#on of the subject.
Physcial Mental
The words are action verbs:
coughed swallowed
awake
ran
ride sang
Can you find the action verb in each sentence?
1. The girls danced in the recital. 2. Our mailman drove a funny car
last week. 3. His teacher wrote the answers
on the board. 4. Alice worked on her homework
last night. Move On
No, try again.
Yes, that word is an action verb!
Try another sentence Move On
Linking Verbs l A linking verb is a verb which connects a
subject to its predicate without expressing action.
l A linking verb connects, or links, the subject to a word or word group that iden#fies or describes the subject.
l These verbs do not express ac1on. They simply link or connect informa#on to the subject.
Common Linking Verbs l appear l become – Always Linking l feel l grow l look l seem – Always Linking l remain l smell l sound l stay l taste l turn
To Be Verbs – Always Linking am is are was were will be was being has been had been
Application:
l Burt is the gardener’s assistant. l He seems afraid of the swans. l One swan looks angry. l In fact, the swans are hungry. l They become very active after Burt feeds them.
Action or Linking?
l There are some words (sense words) that will be linking or action verbs depending on how they are used in a sentence.
For example: l The popcorn smells good. Smells is used as a linking
verb. l I smelled the flowers as I walked through the garden.
Smelled is used as an action verb.
How Do I Know?
§ We carefully tasted the steaming chili. Action or Linking? § The milk tasted fresh. Action or Linking? § Dad turned towards the my mom to ask
her a question. Action or Linking? § Hannah just turned seventeen. Action or Linking?
Independent Practice l The boy appears calm after the fire alarm.
________________ l The keys appeared on the table after they had
been missing. ____________ l The audience grew quiet. __________ l The flowers grew taller from all the rain. l The boys feel tired after their long hike.
_______________ l I feel the cold, wet rain against my skin. ___________________
To Be Verbs
am has been may be is have been can be are had been should be was will be might be were would have been
Helping Verbs
l A helping verb works with a main verb to help you understand what action is taking place.
Elmer was using the computer.
Helping Verbs
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 also.
Helping Verbs
• 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.
23 Helping Verbs
may might must
be being been am are is was were (main)
do does did (main)
should could would
have had has (main)
will can shall
Helping Verbs
• A sentence may contain up to three helping verbs to the main verb. • Example: The dog must have been chasing the cat. The helping verbs are: must, have, and been. The main verb is chasing.
Present verbs
l An action verb that describes an action that is happening now is called a present tense verb. The bird flies through the sky.
Flies is a present tense verb because it is happening right now.
Present tense verbs
l Many present tense verbs end with s, but some end with es, or ies.
sleeps splashes
cries
Past Verbs
l Verbs which tell about actions which happened some time ago are past tense verbs.
The dog wanted a bone. Wanted is a past tense verb because the action has already happened.
Past tense verbs
l Many past tense verbs end with ed, but some end with d, or ied. clapped
played
tried
Future Verbs
l Verbs which tell about actions which are going to happen are future tense verbs.
We will awaken at six a.m. Will awaken is a future tense verb because the action has not yet happened.
Future tense verbs
l Future tense verbs use special words to talk about things that will happen: will, going to, shall, aim to, etc. going to start
shall email
will enjoy
Online Verb Games Hit the Back Arrow on your browser to return.
Take Dave’s Quiz Helping Verb Quiz Print and complete the Action Verb
Worksheet Find the Verb Game Jeopardy Challenge Board Present and Past Tense Matching
Game Verb Machine
More Verb Activities
l Irregular Verb Worksheet l Verb Concentration Game l ANTS PICNIC (Irregular Verb Game) l Verb Worksheet
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