Transcript Verbs

Verbs
…a word that expresses action or a state
of being.
Ex: We celebrated the Chinese New Year.
The holiday is usually in February.
Action Verbs
…expresses either a physical or mental
activity.
Ex: The owls hooted all night. (physical)
I believe you. (mental action)
Linking Verbs
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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.
Forms of the Verb to “Be”
am
were
will be
is
has been
are
have been
may be
was
had been
might
be
can be
shall be should be
would
have
been
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.
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.